knytten

Middle English

/ˈknitən/, /ˈknutən/

verb
Definitions
  • To connect or secure; to join something to another especially with rope:
  • To enter into or begin an endeavour, activity, or pursuit:
  • To fix or repair; to stop something from being broken or in disrepair.
  • To make, tie or create a knot; to tie thread as to stay secure.
  • To solidify, compress or harden; to cause to congeal or become hardened.
  • (figuratively) To finish, finalise or terminate; to bring something to its end.
  • (rare) To be in a link, connection, or relationship with another thing.
  • (rare) To be joined, united or brought together.
  • (rare) To incorporate or include (secret or esoteric) meanings.
  • (rare) To close up or turn off; to stop from working.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English cnyttan (knit, bind, add, tie, append, fasten) inherited from Proto-Germanic *knutjaną.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*knutjaną

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