delen

Middle English

/ˈdɛːlən/

verb
Definitions
  • To separate or split; to deal out:
  • To have business with someone; to be involved in a matter:
  • To behave in a certain way or manner.
  • To offer; to give away or administrate.
  • To attack with a weapon; to deal a blow.
  • To control; to administrate or be in charge.
  • (rare) To effect vengeance or payback.
  • (rare) To take or be given something.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English dǣlan (divide, part) inherited from Proto-Germanic *dailijaną (divide, part, deal) affix from Middle English del (portion, part, deal).

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Middle English

del

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portion, part, deal

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