Old Norse

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to get hold of, reach, overtake
  • to get, obtain
  • (with infinitive) to be able to, to be allowed to

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *nēhwijaną.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*nēhwijaną

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