forsener

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Old French[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From for- (out, from) + sen (sense, reason, mind), from Frankish *sinn (sense, mind, judgement), from Proto-Germanic *sinnaz, from Proto-Indo-European *sent- (to feel).

Compare Old French forsenede (one who has lost his mind). Cognate with German Sinn (sense, meaning, mind), Dutch zin (sense, desire). Related to French asséner. More at sense.

Verb[edit]

forsener

  1. to become insane
    Synonym: desver
  2. to become enraged

Conjugation[edit]

This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

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Descendants[edit]

  • French: forcener