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Old English
Etymology
From Old English wiþer (“against”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈwi.θer/, (as a nominal prefix)
- IPA(key): /ˌwi.θer/, (as a verbal prefix)
Prefix
wiþer-
- against, contrary, opposed to; anti-, counter-
- wiþercierran ― to turn against
- wiþermāl ― counterplan, counterdefence
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