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gesellan

Pronunciation: /jeˈsel.lɑn/

“gesellan” is an Old English word. Its 11 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to give
  2. to grant or bestow (as by God)
  3. to deliver, hand to
  4. to hand over
  5. to give in exchange
  6. to give what may be demanded; to pay tribute, tax, fine or compensation
  7. to give up, surrender, lose
  8. to give forth or put forth words or statements; to make sound
  9. to offer, present, or show for consideration
  10. to assign, appoint
  11. to make have

Etymology

Equivalent to ġe- + sellan.

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