ymb-

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See also: ymb

Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-West Germanic *umbi (around). Akin to Old English ymb, ymbe (around, about).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈymb/ (as a nominal prefix)
  • IPA(key): /ymb/ (as a verbal prefix)

Prefix

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ymb-

  1. around
    ymbfærcircuit
    ymbeardianto dwell around
  2. about, regarding
    ymbeþancthought, reflection, consideration
    ymbhȳdiganxious
    ymbwlātianto contemplate, observe, consider
    ymbesprǣċtalk, remark, criticism, opinion
  3. near, by
  4. restraining, lessening
    ymbbǣtanto curb, restrain

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: umbe-, umb-, um- (in part)
    • English: um- (in part)