beneotan
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Old English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Proto-Germanic *bineutaną, equivalent to be- + nēotan.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
benēotan
- to deprive of (+ dative)
- Ic hine sweorde swebban nelle, aldre beneotan þeah ic eal mæge. ― With my sword I shall not slay him, deprive him of life, though I am fully capable. (Beowulf, ll. 679-80)
Conjugation[edit]
Conjugation of benēotan (strong class 2)
| infinitive | benēotan | benēotenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative mood | present tense | past tense |
| first person singular | benēote | benēat |
| second person singular | benīetst | benute |
| third person singular | benīett, benīet | benēat |
| plural | benēotaþ | benuton |
| subjunctive | present tense | past tense |
| singular | benēote | benute |
| plural | benēoten | benuten |
| imperative | ||
| singular | benēot | |
| plural | benēotaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| benēotende | benoten | |