geond-

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See also: geond

Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ġeond.

Pronunciation[edit]

Prefix[edit]

ġeond-

  1. beyond, exceeding; entirely; excessively
    ġeondfaranto traverse, pervade
    ġeondbrǣdanto cover entirely
    ġeonddrenċanto drink excessively
  2. expressing duration or continuation; throughout, through
    ġeondeardianto inhabit, continue, dwell
  3. over, up to
    ġeondflōwanto overflow, flow through

Usage notes[edit]

  • This prefix occurs only in verbs, where it is unstressed.

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: yond-