hierdan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to make hard
  • (transitive) to make strong or tight
  • (transitive) to make bold, embolden, or encourage

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *hardijaną (harden, endure).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hardijaną

Gloss

harden, endure

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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