From en.wiktionary.org:
** English
*** Noun
[en-noun]
1. [en] .
*** Verb
[en-verb]
1. [en] .
2. * [I]
*** Anagrams
- [en]
** Middle English
*** Etymology 1
From [enm], from [enm], from [enm]; equivalent to [enm]. The second-syllable
vocalism is presumably from the verb [enm]; for the pronunciation with
[/au̯/], see [enm].
**** Alternative forms
- [enm]
**** Pronunciation
- [enm]
**** Noun
[answers]
1. A response to a query or questioning ; an answering .
2. The answer for a problem or challenge ; a solving .
3. A decision or response coming from a deity or divinity.
4. A legal defence or the privilege of being able to mount one.
5. [enm] A reply to a point; a counterpoint or countering .
***** Related terms
- [enm]
- [enm]
***** Descendants
- [en]
- [sco]
***** References
- [entry=answēre]
*** Etymology 2
**** Verb
[enm]
1. [enm]
[enm]