cheynen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From cheyn +‎ -en.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtʃɛi̯nən/
  • (Northern ME) IPA(key): /ˈtʃiːn(ən)/, /ˈtʃɛi̯ɳ(ən)/

Verb

cheynen

  1. To link or chain (one or two objects)
  2. To bind or shackle; to restrict a creature's movement.
  3. (rare) To restrict entry or access using chains.
  4. (rare) To use a chain to keep something in place.
  5. (rare) To obligate or require.
  6. (rare) To burden; to be a heavy load.

Conjugation
Conjugation of cheynen (weak)
infinitive (to) cheynen
indicative present past
1st person singular cheyne cheynede
2nd person singular cheynest cheynedest
3rd person singular cheyneþ, cheyneth cheynede
plural cheynen cheyneden
subjunctive present past
singular cheyne cheynede
plural cheynen cheyneden
imperative present
singular cheyne
plural cheyneþ, cheyneth
participle present past
cheynende, cheyninge cheyned, ycheyned

Descendants

References
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