wiþ-
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Old English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Proto-West Germanic *wiþi-, from Proto-Germanic *wiþi-, related to Old English wiþ (“against”). Cognate with Old Frisian with-, Old Saxon with-, Old Norse við-.
Pronunciation[edit]
Prefix[edit]
wiþ-
- against, opposed to, counter to
- away, off
- again, back
- wiþferian ― rescue, redeem
- completely, fully, entirely (perfective prefix)
- wiþheardan ― to harden, solidify
Usage notes[edit]
- This is generally an unstressed verbal prefix. The corresponding stressed nominal prefix is wiþer-.
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