onælan

Old English

Alternative forms

anǣlan, inǣlan

Etymology

From on- +‎ ǣlan.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌonˈæːlɑn/

Verb

onǣlan

(transitive) To set fire to; kindle; ignite; light (a fire, lamp, etc.)
(transitive) To burn; burn up
(transitive) To make hot; (by extension) to inflame; excite intense feeling; kindle passions

Descendants

Middle English: onelen, anelen
- English: anneal

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