behealdan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to hold, occupy, retain
  • to do, perform
  • to look upon, behold

Etymology

Derived from *bihaldan (keep, hold with) prefix from Old English healdan (hold, retain, grasp).

Origin

Old English

healdan

Gloss

hold, retain, grasp

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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