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geslean

Pronunciation: /jeˈslæ͜ɑːn/

“geslean” is an Old English word. Its 7 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to hit; strike, punch
  2. to kill
  3. to slaughter (an animal)
  4. to bite or sting
  5. to pitch (a tent)
  6. to mint (coins, money)
  7. to move quickly and suddenly

Etymology

From ġe- + slēan. Cognate with Old High German gislahan.

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