gladen
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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
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/ˈɡlædən/
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/ˈɡlædən/ · [ˈɡlædn̩]
Definition of gladen
3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
noun
- (uncountable)Sword grass.
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noun
- (uncountable)Sword grass.
- (uncountable)Any plant with sword-shaped leaves, especially Iris foetidissima.
verb
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(alt-of, obsolete)Obsolete form of gladden.
“This is a pleasant part of my duty, it gladens my heart to be able to bestow upon the afflicted boys some of the comforts of home and former days.”
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Etymology
From Old English glaedene from Latin gladiolus (“little sword; sword lily”).
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