glewen

Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old English glīwian, from Proto-Germanic *glīwwōną.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡliu̯ən/, /ˈɡliu̯jən/

Verb

glewen

  1. To play music or songs; to please with music.
  2. To celebrate; to have fun rise in mirth or gaiety.
  3. (rare) To cause to be happy; to satisfy.
  4. (rare) To supplicate.
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Etymology 2

From Old French gluer.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡliu̯ən/

Verb

glewen

  1. To glue (to each other); to connect with adhesive.
  2. To connect together; to unify, link, or shut; to cause two things to come connected.
  3. To rub with an adhesive substance.
  4. (rare) To embed; to install into something.
  5. (rare) To render oneself culpable or connected to something.
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