styen in Middle English

Forms: stiȝen [alternative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: The spelling of this entry has been normalized according to the principles established by Wiktionary's editor community or recent spelling standards of the language. Etymology templates: {{normalized}} The spelling of this entry has been normalized according to the principles established by Wiktionary's editor community or recent spelling standards of the language., {{etymid|enm|paths}} Head templates: {{head|enm|noun|altform=1}} styen

Verb

Alternative forms

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"styen" meaning in Middle English

Noun

Verb

Alternative forms