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leanian

Pronunciation: /ˈlæ͜ɑː.ni.ɑn/

“leanian” is an Old English word. Its meaning in English:

verb

  1. to reward

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *launōną. Cognate with Old Frisian lānia, Old Saxon lōnon, Old High German lōnōn and Old Norse launa. Equivalent to lēan + -ian.

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