hoven

English

/ˈhoːvən/, /ˈhuːvən/

verb form
Definitions
  • (inflection of) heave

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hoven (move aside, entertain, foster, wait, hover, linger, cherish) inherited from Old English hafen inherited from Proto-Germanic *habanaz, *habjaną (have, lift, hold, take up, heave, lift heave).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*habjaną

Gloss

have, lift, hold, take up, heave, lift heave

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