werreyen

Middle English

/ˈwɛrɛi̯ən/

verb
Definitions
  • To attack, fight or war (against something); to be involved in armed conflict.
  • To attack a religion, a deity, or a spiritual leader or figure; to enter into religious conflict.
  • To denigrate, show enmity towards, or bring down a religion or deity.
  • (rare) To disavow or argue against a doctrine or belief.
  • (rare) To cause a commotion, conflict, or uprising; to stir up trouble.
  • (figurative) To attract or court a romantic partner.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French guerreier (combattant, fighter) derived from Latin *werrizō.

Origin

Latin

*werrizō

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