framian

Old English

Alternative forms

• fremian, freomian, fromian

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *framōną, *framjaną (“to further”). More at from.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfrɑ.mi.ɑn/

Verb

framian

1. to avail, profit
2. to be helpful, be of service, make progress
3. to further

Conjugation

Conjugation of framian (weak, class 2)

infinitive	framian	framienne
indicative mood	present tense	past tense
first person singular	framiġe	framode
second person singular	framast	framodest
third person singular	framaþ	framode
plural	framiaþ	framodon
subjunctive	present tense	past tense
singular	framiġe	framode
plural	framiġen	framoden
imperative
singular	frama
plural	framiaþ
participle	present	past
	framiende	framod

Related terms

• fram
• freme
• fremman

Descendants

• Middle English: framen
  • English: frame