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Reconstruction:Old English/gristbittan

This Old English entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Old English

Etymology

From grist + *bittan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡrist.bit.tɑn/

Verb

*gristbittan

  1. to gnash or grind the teeth

Conjugation

Usage notes

  • Not attested in the infinitive, yet the verb is attested by some forms traditionally ascribed to the related verb gristbitian that clearly demonstrate Weak Class 1 conjugation.

Descendants

  • Middle English: grisbiten, grysbetten (merged with descendant of Old English gristbitian)
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