bilden

Middle English

/ˈbiːldən/, /ˈbyːldən/

verb
Definitions
  • To lodge; to stay, to reside.
  • To make, start, or begin:
  • To solidify, improve or promote welfare and religion.
  • To furnish; to supply quarters with necessities.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English byldan (build, embolden, construct) derived from Proto-Germanic *buþlijaną (build).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*buþlijaną

Gloss

build

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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