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sewenEnglish (en) · Etymology 2Source text
Cf. sewin (“brown trout”).
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Mayhew–Skeat (1888)
1888; pinned HTML transcription updated October 28, 2024- SewenMiddle English · word_sewen_vb_1
Sewen, v. to sew, suere, W2; seowen, S; sewide, pt. s., W2; y-sewed, pp., S3.—AS. siwian: Goth. siujan; see Brugmann, § 120.
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Sewen, v. to follow, PP, C, S2. Der.: sewyngly, in order, S2. See Suen.
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Sewen, v. Phr.: to sewe at y[superscript: e] mete, deponere, apponere, to set upon the table, Cath., Prompt. See below.
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