forhealdan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to keep or hold back (something), withhold, disregard, neglect; hold away
  • to hold wrongly, not to keep in good condition

Etymology

Prefix from Old English healdan (hold, retain, grasp).

Origin

Old English

healdan

Gloss

hold, retain, grasp

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

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