suren

Middle English

/ˈsiu̯rən/

verb

Definitions

To plead, swear an oath or assure that something is to be done.
To store or keep securely; to hold for safekeeping.
To protect or ensure security.
To have certainty or assuredness.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English sure.

Origin

Middle English

sure

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

sure English
sure Middle English
surely Middle English
surement Middle English
surenes Middle English
surete Middle English
seür Old French
sur Middle French