wieldan

Old English

Alternative forms

wildan

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *waldijaną (“to control, make manageable”), a derivative of *waldaną (“to rule”), whence Old English wealdan (“to govern, rule”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈwi͜yl.dɑn/, [ˈwi͜yɫ.dɑn]

Verb

wieldan (West Saxon)

to control
to possess power or authority over
to subdue, conquer; to tame

Conjugation

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Descendants

English: wield
Scots: wield

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