Middle English Dictionary Entry

sō̆jǒurnen v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To stay temporarily in a place, reside for a time; visit; also, reside permanently, dwell; (b) ~ a, refl. to stay in (a place); ~ at, live in (a place); spend time at (a place); ~ from, stay apart from (sb.); ~ in, stay in (a place), reside in; -- also without obj.; remain among (an army); ~ with, stay or live with (sb.); visit (sb.); -- also refl.; also, dwell with (God in heaven); (c) of a heavenly body: to reside (in a sign or house); of the sun: remain (on the horizon); of Fortune, life: remain or be present (in sb.); of mercy, evil: reside, be present; (d) ben sojourned, to be lodged; -- also used of rain; (e) to delay, tarry, stay longer, pause; ~ in, continue in (a subject); (f) to quarter (a horse), rest; (g) of an animal: to remain inactive, rest; (h) to remain in sin; ~ in, remain in (a state or condition); ~ with, adhere to (an authority).