Middle English Dictionary Entry

untọ̄̆ verbal particle
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. into verbal particle
1.
(a) With inf. modifying a verb and expressing purpose: in order to (do sth.), for the purpose of (doing sth.); (b) with inf. modifying a ppl. as adj.: to (do sth.); dight ~ seilen, ready to sail; (c) with inf. modifying a noun: to (do sth.), for (doing sth.); desir (wille) ~ plesen, a desire (will) to please (God); litel ~ sen, little to see; time ~ gon to bed, time to go to bed; (d) with inf. used as subj.: to (do sth.).