Middle English Dictionary Entry
randǒunen v.
Entry Info
Forms | randǒunen v. Also raundon. |
Etymology | OF randoner v.; cp. ANraunduner, var. of randuner v. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. randǒun n.
1.
To move with great speed or impetuosity; specif., hawk. of a hawk: to stoop.
Associated quotations
- a1486 Sln.Bk.Hawking (Sln 3488)142 : She most nedis fle hie, fore to take avauntage aboue, for she may not rawndon a lowe for power.