gehealdan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to keep, retain, observe, reserve, preserve, save, defend, shield
  • to possess, occupy, hold

Etymology

Prefix from Old English healdan (hold, retain, grasp).

Origin

Old English

healdan

Gloss

hold, retain, grasp

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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