gerihtan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to correct, reform, amend, set right or straight, direct
  • to right, set in order, make clear

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *garihtijanΔ… prefix from Old English rihtan.

Origin

Old English

rihtan

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