wiþer-
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Old English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Old English wiþer (“against”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /ˈwi.θer/, [ˈwi.ðer] (as a nominal prefix)
- IPA(key): /ˌwi.θer/, [ˌwi.ðer] (as a verbal prefix)
Prefix[edit]
wiþer-
- against, contrary, opposed to; anti-, counter-
- wiþercierran ― to turn against
- wiþermāl ― counterplan, counterdefence