pesen

Etymology 1
See.

Etymology 2
See and that word's relevant plural form,.

Etymology
Duden says the etymology is unsettled. Some etymologists, including Pfeifer and Wahrig, trace it back to, but this association may be secondary. A relation with is probable. This Dutch verb was attested as early as 1632 and is related to.

Verb

 * 1)  to run quickly

Etymology
From, ; equivalent to.