Middle English Dictionary Entry

knīen v.
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Forms knīen v. Sg. 3 knīth.
Etymology ON; cp. OI knȳja; sense perh. influenced by ME gnīden .

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
To afflict (sb.), crush; me knith it sore, it makes me contrite.
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