behlidan

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From be- +‎ hlīdan. The latter is related to hlid.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /beˈxliː.dɑn/, [beˈl̥iː.dɑn]

Verb[edit]

behlīdan

  1. to close, to cover or cover over

Usage notes[edit]

Frequently appears in reference to doors (Old English duru).

Conjugation[edit]