elnen
Middle English
/ˈɛlnən/
verb
Definitions
- To make strong or mighty; to encourage or motivate.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English elnian (strengthen, comfort oneself, be zealous, encourage, emulate, strive with zeal after another, make strong, endeavor to be equal, gain strength) inherited from Proto-Germanic *aljanōną (encourage, strengthen) affix from Middle English elne (power, ell).
Origin
Middle English
elne
Gloss
power, ell
Concept
Semantic Field
Social and political relations
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
力