wiþer-

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See also: wither and wither-

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-

  1. against, contrary, opposed to; anti-, counter-
    wiþercierran ― to turn against
    wiþermāl ― counterplan, counterdefence

Derived terms[edit]

Old English terms prefixed with wiþer-

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: wither-
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