wacian

Etymology 1
From.

Verb

 * 1) to be/stay awake
 * 2) * c. 992, Ælfric, "The Decollation of St. John the Baptist"
 * "ang"
 * 1) * c. 992, Ælfric, "The Decollation of St. John the Baptist"
 * "ang"

- Ġif wē tō lange waciaþ, wē āteoriaþ.


 * 1) * c. 990, , Mark 14:37
 * "ang"

- Þā cōm hē and fand hīe slǣpende, and cwæþ tō Petre, "Simon, slǣpst þū? Ne meahtest þū āne tīde wacian?"


 * 1) to keep watch, be on guard
 * 2) * late 10th century, Ælfric, "Saint Basilus, Bishop"
 * "ang"

- Uton belucan þas circan and loc geinseglian and ġe ealle siðþan waciað þreo niht wuniġende on gebedum and...

Etymology 2
From.

Verb

 * 1) to become weakened or tired; to weaken
 * 2) to calm; to lose one's bravery
 * 3) to lose one's riches; to end up in poverty