Middle English Dictionary Entry

bannen v.
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Entry Info

Forms bannen v. Also bonnen & (Lay.) beonnen, bonien, banni.
Etymology OE bannan, bonnan, ge- summon; OF banir summon, banish; ON, cp. OI banna curse, etc.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To summon (troops) by proclamation; assemble (a fighting force); ~ out; (b) to assemble (a fleet) for an attack; (c) to gather (arms), make ready; to man or make ready (a castle).
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2.
To curse or condemn; -- (a) with obj. or obj. clause; (b) without obj.
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3.
(a) To blame, reproach, or chide (sb.); (b) to blaspheme (God).
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4.
(a) To anathematize, excommunicate; (b) to prohibit or ban (sth.).
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5.
(a) To outlaw (sb.); (b) to banish (care, fear).
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Supplemental Materials (draft)

  • a1500 Consideryng effectually (Cmb Hh.4.12)53 : Thus mouyd vnwarly I gan both banne and wary.
    • Note: postdates sense 2.(b),

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