segen

Middle English

/ˈseːdʒən/

verb
Definitions
  • To siege; to assault or attack a walled settlement.
  • (rare) To attack; to spring upon.
  • (rare) To defecate; to void one's bowels.
  • (rare) To fortify; to arm.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English sege.

Origin

Middle English

sege

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