wiþmetan

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Old English

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Etymology

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From wiþ- (against) +‎ metan (to measure).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /wiθˈme.tɑn/, [wiðˈme.tɑn]

Verb

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wiþmetan

  1. to compare (+dative to something)

Usage notes

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  • Wiþmetan is the word for “to compare” in Late West Saxon (c. 950 onwards). In the Early West Saxon of King Alfred (late 9th century), the word used is metan.

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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