Middle English word besinken comes from Old English butan (Except for, but, unless Without, except.), Old English sincan (To sink.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
---|---|---|
butan | Old English (ang) | Except for, but, unless Without, except. |
sincan | Old English (ang) | To sink. |
besincan | Old English (ang) | To sink, submerge. |
besinken | Middle English (enm) |