Where does “tilen” come from?
tilen (Middle English) comes from Old English tilian, from Proto-Germanic tilōną — To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry.
tilen (Middle English): Alternative form of tilyen; Alternative form of...
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- Alternative form of tilyen; Alternative form of...
Ancestry of “tilen”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | tilian | to obtain; to strive; to provide for |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | tilōną | To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry |