naylen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English næġlian, næġlan; equivalent to nayl +‎ -en.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛi̯lən/

Verb

naylen

  1. To nail; to drive a nail (almost always into something)
  2. To affix something using a nail (usually for attachment)
  3. To insert a nail into something to secure it; to rivet or fasten.
  4. To halt; to secure or immobilise something.
  5. (rare) To attach to a cross with nails.

Conjugation
Conjugation of naylen (weak)
infinitive (to) naylen
indicative present past
1st person singular nayle naylede
2nd person singular naylest nayledest
3rd person singular nayleth, nayleþ naylede
plural naylen nayleden
subjunctive present past
singular nayle naylede
plural naylen nayleden
imperative present
singular nayle
plural nayleth, nayleþ
participle present past
naylende, naylinge nayled, ynayled

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