gefæstnian

Old English

Etymology

From ġe- + fæstnian. Cognate with Old High German gifastinōn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jeˈfæst.ni.ɑn/

Verb

ġefæstnian

  1. to fix, confirm, make fast
  2. to imprison, fetter
  3. to establish (relations), settle, determine
  4. to make steady, constant
  5. to secure, make safe
  6. to entrust, commit

Conjugation

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