cringan

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *kringaną. Cognate with Old Frisian krenza, Old Saxon krengon (heel over).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkrin.ɡɑn/, [ˈkriŋ.ɡɑn]

Verb

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cringan

  1. to fall, yield
  2. to fall or die in battle

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • English: cringe (partly)