Middle English word atenen comes from Old English tēonian, Old English a-, Old English tīenan
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| tēonian | Old English (ang) | |
| a- | Old English (ang) | Forming words with the sense from, away, off, out, e.g. āniman. |
| tīenan | Old English (ang) | |
| *ātīenan | Old English (ang) | |
| ateonen | Middle English (enm) |