geond-

See also: geond

Old English

Alternative forms

  • ġind-, ġend-, ġynd-, eond-, iand-, ġond-, ġiend-, ġeon-, ġiond-

Etymology

From ġeond.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jond/, /je͜ond/

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

Old English terms prefixed with geond-

Descendants

  • Middle English: yond-
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