harneysen

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === hernessen, harnessen, harneysyn, herneysen, harneyschen, harnysshen, harnysen, harneschen, harnaysen, harnesse, harnes, harnas === Etymology === From Anglo-Norman harneschier; equivalent to harneys (“gear, equipment”) +‎ -en (infinitival suffix). Some forms are remodelled on harneys. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /harˈnæi̯sən/, /ˈharnisən/, /ˈharniʃən/ === Verb === harneysen To don armour and arm oneself; to prepare for battle. To decorate a weapon, tool, or other item. (Late Middle English) To restrain an animal used as a mount or a beast of burden. (rare, Late Middle English) To wear clothing or garments. ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Descendants ==== English: harness Scots: harnish, herness ==== References ==== “harneisen, v.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 8 May 2018.