geond-

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ġeond.

Pronunciation

Prefix

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

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

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Middle English: yond-