wien

Middle Dutch

verb
Definitions
  • to bless, to sanctify
  • to consecrate
  • to dedicate

Etymology

Inherited from Old Dutch wīen inherited from *wīhijan (hallow) inherited from Proto-Germanic *wīhijaną (hallow, consecrate).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*wīhijaną

Gloss

hallow, consecrate

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