- AS. beginnanakin to OS. biginnan, D. & G. beginnen, OHG. biginnan, Goth., du-ginnan, Sw. begynna, Dan. begynde); pref. be- + an assumed ginnan. √31. See Gin to begin
- To have or commence an independent or first existence; to take rise; to commence.Vast chain of being! which from God began.
- To do the first act or the first part of an action; to enter upon or commence something new, as a new form or state of being, or course of action; to take the first step; to start.Tearsbeganto flow.When I begin, I will also make an end.
