miltsian

Old English

Alternative forms

  • mildsian, milsian

Etymology

From earlier mildsian, equivalent to milde +‎ -sian.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmilt.si.ɑn/, [ˈmiɫt.si.ɑn]

Verb

miltsian

  1. to have mercy on, take pity on; show compassion or grace
  2. to soften, mollify; mitigate
  3. to make merciful

Conjugation

Conjugation of miltsian (weak, class 2)
infinitive miltsian miltsienne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular miltsiġe miltsode
second person singular miltsast miltsodest
third person singular miltsaþ miltsode
plural miltsiaþ miltsodon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular miltsiġe miltsode
plural miltsiġen miltsoden
imperative
singular miltsa
plural miltsiaþ
participle present past
miltsiende (ġe)miltsod

Derived terms

  • ġemiltsiend
  • ġemiltsung
  • milts

Descendants

  • Middle English: milcen
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