-en

Ⅰ.

-en [1] ► SUFFIX ▪ forming verbs from adjectives or nouns denoting the development or intensification of a state or quality: widen.

ORIGIN Old English.

Ⅱ.

-en [2] ► SUFFIX (also -n) forming adjectives from nouns: 1) made or consisting of: earthen. 2) resembling: golden.

ORIGIN Old English.

Ⅲ.

-en [3] (also -n) ► SUFFIX forming past participles of strong verbs: 1) as a regular inflection: spoken. 2) as an adjective: mistaken.

ORIGIN Old English.