berwen

Middle English

/ˈbœrɣən/, /ˈbɛrwən/

verb
Definitions
  • To save, preserve, guard
  • To help out, deliver, safeguard.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English beorgan (save, preserve, guard against, defend, avoid, spare, beware of, deliver, fortify, guard, protect) inherited from Proto-Germanic *berganą (care for, preserve, keep, protect, save, take care of, shelter) affix from Middle English berg.

Origin

Middle English

berg

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