~ 1
■ suffix forming verbs:
1》 (from adjectives) denoting the development or intensification of a state: widen.
2》 from nouns (such as strengthen from strength ).
Origin
OE -nian , of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
(also -n )
■ suffix forming adjectives from nouns:
1》 made or consisting of: earthen.
2》 resembling: golden.
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin.
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~ 3
(also -n )
■ suffix forming past participles of strong verbs:
1》 as a regular inflection: spoken.
2》 as an adjective: mistaken.
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin.
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~ 4
■ suffix forming the plural of a few nouns such as children , oxen .
Origin
ME reduction of the earlier suffix -an .
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~ 5
■ suffix forming diminutives of nouns (such as chicken ).
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin.
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~ 6
■ suffix
1》 forming feminine nouns such as vixen .
2》 forming abstract nouns such as burden .
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin.