axen

Middle English

/ˈaksən/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To ask, enquire or question:
  • (transitive) To look for something; to attempt to find something:
  • (ambitransitive) To necessitate something; to have something as a requirement.
  • (ambitransitive) To want or require something or someone.
  • (ambitransitive) To command or require someone to do something.
  • (transitive) To trial or examine something; to perform examination.
  • (rare) To acquire knowledge through examination.
  • (rare) To attempt to execute or effect something.
  • (rare) To aim to go to or visit a location.
  • (rare) To have a tendency for a certain way or direction.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English ācsian.

Origin

Old English

ācsian

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