Middle English Dictionary Entry

brẹ̄en v.
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Entry Info

Forms brẹ̄en v. Forms: sg. 3 brẹ̄is; p. & ppl. brẹ̄ed.
Etymology OE brēgan; p.pl. brẹ̄gdon.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
To frighten or terrify (sb.).
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