gemana

Old English

Etymology

A substantive variant of the Germanic root of ġemǣne.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jeˈmɑː.nɑ/

Noun

ġemāna m

1. intercourse, whether social or sexual

   Ðysse fæmnan gemanan bæd ― the virgins begged for intercourse. (Codex Exoniensis)

2. companionship, community, society

   Engla gemana ― the society of angels