plegian

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to play; move about sportively; frolic, dance
  • to move rapidly
  • to divert or amuse oneself; occupy or busy oneself
  • to play a game; sport with; exercise; exercise one’s self in any way for the sake of amusement
  • to play with
  • to play with a person; toy
  • to strive after
  • to play on an instrument
  • to contend; fight
  • to clap the hands; applaud
  • to make sport of; mock
  • to cohabit (with)

Etymology

Inherited from *plegōn (engage, move).

Origin

*plegōn

Gloss

engage, move

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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