serchen

Middle English

/ˈsɛːrtʃən/

verb
Definitions
  • To search, to try to find; to scour:
  • To research; to examine a line of study in-depth.
  • To loot, despoil, or ravage.
  • (rare) To take or perform measurements or readings.
  • (rare) To siege; to launch an assault.
  • (rare) To follow; to keep in mind.

Etymology

Borrowed from sercher derived from Latin circō affix from Middle English serche (search, cut rock).

Origin

Middle English

serche

Gloss

search, cut rock

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