oþ-

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search
See also: and -oþ

Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From unstressed Proto-West Germanic *unþa-.

Pronunciation[edit]

Prefix[edit]

ōþ-

  1. separation or departure, from, away
    ōþwendanto turn away from, deprive
    ōþwindanto get away, escape
    ōþberanto carry off, carry away
  2. to
    ōþlenġanto belong (to), pertain (to)
    ōþīeċanto add to
  3. toward, in the direction of, at
    ōþrīdanto ride out or forth, proceed
  4. perfective; completely; intensifying an action
    ōþstillanto halt, stop, bring to a halt

Usage notes[edit]

  • This is an unstressed verbal prefix. The stressed nominal equivalent is ūþ-.

Derived terms[edit]