Where does “telien” come from?
telien (Middle English) comes from Middle English tilyen, from Old English tilian, from Proto-Germanic tilōną — To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry.
telien (Middle English): Alternative form of tilyen; to till, work, labour
Definitions
- Alternative form of tilyen; to till, work, labour
Ancestry of “telien”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | tilyen | To cultivate or ready soil for planting; to till;... |
| 2 | Old English | tilian | to obtain; to strive; to provide for |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | tilōną | To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry |