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