ovrer

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Old French[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Late Latin operō, operāre, from the deponent Classical Latin verb operor.

Verb[edit]

ovrer

  1. to work

Conjugation[edit]

This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. In the present tense an extra supporting e is needed in the first-person singular indicative and throughout the singular subjunctive, and the third-person singular subjunctive ending -t is lost. This verb has a stressed present stem uevr distinct from the unstressed stem ovr. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

Descendants[edit]

  • French: ouvrer, œuvrer

Walloon[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old French ovrer. Compare French œuvrer and ouvrer.

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

ovrer

  1. to work