cidan

Old English

Etymology

Origin unclear, no real cognates found in other Germanic languages. May be related to German kiden (to sound); Old High German kīdal (wedge).

Verb

ċīdan

  1. to chide, rebuke
  2. to disapprove, criticize
  3. to complain, grumble, blame
  4. to dispute, argue, debate, quarrel

Conjugation

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Middle English: chiden
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