Blie
/blaɪ/noun
To cry or wail, especially in a mournful way.
Did you know?In medieval texts, 'blie' often referred to the lamentations of spirits, suggesting a deep link between language and the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
blīgan
“To cry out or wail, often in grief.”
Middle English
ME
blien
“To lament or express sorrow vocally.”
14th Century
Middle English
blie
“To make mournful sounds, particularly in relation to death.”
Modern English
English
blie
“To express sorrow through weeping or wailing.”