schuwen

Middle Dutch

verb
Definitions
  • to be afraid (of)
  • to shy away from, to avoid

Etymology

Inherited from Old Dutch skiuwen inherited from Proto-Germanic *skiuhijaną (frighten).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*skiuhijaną

Gloss

frighten

Concept
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Emotions and values

Ontological Category

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