æscian
æscian is an Old English verb that is often described as hypothetical or uncertain in discussions of early English verbs. It is generally assumed to mean “to spear” or “to strike with a spear,” based on the related noun æsc, which means spear. Because there is no secure direct citation of æscian in surviving Old English texts, its exact sense, usage, and grammatical behavior cannot be confirmed, and many scholars treat the form as a reconstructed or conjectural entry in dictionaries.
Etymology and meaning: The proposed etymology would derive the verb from the noun æsc, with the common
Attestation and scholarly discussion: The record of æscian in securely dated Old English material is absent
See also: Old English language; Germanic verb formation; æsc (spear).