Etymograph

Old English

mōtan

‘to be allowed, be able to, have the opportunity to, be compelled to, may, must’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old English mōtan.

3 English words in this record descend from Old English mōtan, most familiar first.

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Etymograph / Old English mōtan