Where does approachen come from?

It is traced to Middle English.

approachen

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

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"Foꝛ when appꝛochen the ſtoꝛmie ſtowꝛes, We mought with our ſhoulders beare of the ſharpe ſhowꝛes."
"As Phœbus fierie Steedes circlen the Spheare, Declyning the line, or approchen neare: […]"
"Ten thouſands of his Saints approachen nie To judge the world, and rule it with his rod: […]"
"Now sounding Tongues assail his Ear, Now sounding Feet approachen near,"

From Middle English approchen, equivalent to approach + -en.

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