wacian

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to be/stay awake
  • to keep watch, be on guard

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *wakāną (be awake, watch, wake).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*wakāną

Gloss

be awake, watch, wake

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