drusian

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to immerse; sink
  • (intransitive) to become low; drop
  • (intransitive) to become slow or inactive
  • (intransitive) to be languid
  • (intransitive) to drowse

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *drūsijaną (mourn, look down).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*drūsijaną

Gloss

mourn, look down

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