glewen

Middle English

/ˈɡliu̯ən/, /ˈɡliu̯ən/

verb
Definitions
  • To play music or songs; to please with music.
  • To celebrate; to have fun rise in mirth or gaiety.
  • (rare) To cause to be happy; to satisfy.
  • (rare) To supplicate.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English glīwian inherited from Proto-Germanic *glīwwōną.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*glīwwōną

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