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Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *uberhauzijaną. Equivalent to ofer- +‎ hīeran.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌo.ferˈxi͜yː.rɑn/, [ˌo.verˈhi͜yː.rɑn]

Verb

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oferhīeran (West Saxon)

  1. (with dative) to not listen to, disregard, disobey
  2. (with accusative) to overhear

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: overheren