scipian

Old English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃi.pi.ɑn/

Etymology 1

Variant of sċippan, sċieppan (to form; shape).

Verb

sċipian

  1. Alternative form of sċieppian
Conjugation

Etymology 2

From Proto-Germanic *skipōną (to arrange, equip), from Proto-Germanic *skipą (ship). Cognate with Old Frisian skipia (to arrange, order, ship, embark), Old Norse skipa (to arrange, set up).

Verb

sċipian

  1. to put into order, to arrange, equip
  2. to make shipshape, to man and ready a ship
  3. to take ship; board a ship; embark
Conjugation
Descendants
  • Middle English: schippen, schipen
    • English: ship (verb)

References

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