also: かづく
godan verb (-ku)
wear on the head; put on one's head
Archaic verb for wearing something on the head, such as a hat, helmet, or cloth. In modern Japanese, かぶる is used instead.
古語では、冠をかずくと言った。
In classical Japanese, putting on a crown was expressed as かずく.
godan verb (-ku)
receive cloth from one's lord; wear bestowed cloth on the left shoulder
Historical term for a vassal receiving cloth or clothing from a lord and wearing it draped over the left shoulder. Not used in modern contexts.
主君から布をかずくことは、武士の誉れであった。
Receiving cloth from one's lord and wearing it was an honor for a samurai.
godan verb (-ku)
be injured; suffer a wound
Archaic or dialectal use meaning to be injured. Extremely rare; modern equivalents are 怪我をする or 傷つく.
古文書に「戦にてかずきたり」とある。
An old document reads, 'was injured in battle.'