ofaslean
Old English
Etymology
Equivalent to of- + ā- + slēan.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /of.ɑːˈslæ͜ɑːn/, [ov.ɑːˈslæ͜ɑːn]
Verb
ofāslēan
- to cut off
- Laws of King Æþelberht
- 54. Ġif þūma ofaslæhð, xx sċill'
Ġif ðūman næġl of weorðeþ, III sċill' ġebēte
Ġif man sċytefinger ofaslæhð, VIIII sċill' ġebēte.
Ġif man middelfinger ofaslæhð, IIII sċill' ġebēte.
Ġif man goldfinger ofaslæhð, VI sċill' ġebēte.
Ġif man þone lȳtlan finger ofaslæhð, XI sċill' ġebēte.- 54. If a thumb is cut off, 20 shillings [shall be paid in compensation].
If a thumbnail is knocked off, three shillings shall be paid in compensation.
If a man cuts off an index finger, he shall pay nine shillings in compensation.
If a man cuts off an middle finger, he shall pay four shillings in compensation.
If a man cuts off a ring finger, he shall pay six shillings in compensation.
If a man cuts off the little finger, he shall pay 11 shillings in compensation.
- 54. If a thumb is cut off, 20 shillings [shall be paid in compensation].
- Laws of King Æþelberht
Conjugation
Conjugation of ofāslēan (strong, class VI)
| infinitive | ofāslēan | ofāslēanne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative mood | present tense | past tense |
| first person singular | ofāslēa | ofāslōg, ofāslōh |
| second person singular | ofāsliehst | ofāslōge |
| third person singular | ofāsliehþ | ofāslōg, ofāslōh |
| plural | ofāslēaþ | ofāslōgon |
| subjunctive | present tense | past tense |
| singular | ofāslēa | ofāslōge |
| plural | ofāslēan | ofāslōgen |
| imperative | ||
| singular | ofāsleah | |
| plural | ofāslēaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| ofāslēande | ofāslæġen, ofāsleġen | |