þegja
þegja is an Old English verb meaning "to be silent" or "to refrain from speaking." It is related to the modern English word "thee" and the German word "duchen," both of which have connotations of quietness or stillness. In Old English literature, þegja often appears in contexts where characters are expected to remain quiet, such as in the presence of a superior or during a solemn occasion. It can also be used to describe a deliberate act of silence, perhaps to conceal information or to meditate.
The etymology of þegja can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic verb *þagjanan, which also meant "to