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    ween
    /wiːn/

    verb

    • 1. be of the opinion; think or suppose: archaic "he, I ween, is no sacred personage"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › weenWeen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Ween is an archaic verb that means to hold as an opinion or to suppose. Learn its etymology, first known use, and examples of ween in sentences.

  3. www.grammarly.com › commonly-confused-words › wean-vs-weenWean vs. Ween: What's the Difference? - Grammarly

    Wean vs. ween in a nutshell. The primary difference between wean and ween lies in their usage and meaning. Wean is a commonly used verb associated with the gradual cessation of breastfeeding or dependency, whereas ween is an archaic verb that means to suppose or believe. Understanding the context in which these words are used is essential, as ...

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWEEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    'Ween' is an archaic verb meaning to think or imagine something. It comes from Old English wēnan and is related to German wähnen and other words.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › weenWEEN Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    The use of ween is limited; and the third person, singular and plural, is generally indicated by the sign O.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › weenWeen - definition of ween by The Free Dictionary

    Ween is an archaic verb that means to think or suppose. It comes from Old English wēnan and has related words in other Germanic languages. See examples, synonyms, and translations of ween.

  7. englishcomposition.org › wean-vs-ween-here-s-the-differenceWean vs Ween: Here’s the Difference in Meaning with Sentence...

    Oct 2, 2022 · Ween means "to believe" and is archaic, while wean means "to accustom to something" and is more common. Learn the difference, see sentence examples, and avoid confusion with these words.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › weenWeen Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    noun. (obsolete) Doubt; conjecture. Wiktionary. Origin of Ween. From Middle English wene, from Old English wÄ“n, wÄ“na (“hope, weening, expectation" ), from Proto-Germanic *wÄ“niz, *wÄ“nÇ­ (“hope, expectation" ), from Proto-Indo-European *wen- (“to strive, love, want, reach, win" ). Cognate with German Wahn (“illusion, false hope" ).