ymb-

See also: ymb

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *umbi (“around”). Akin to Old English ymb, ymbe (“around, about”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈymb/ (as a nominal prefix)
  • IPA(key): /ymb/ (as a verbal prefix)

Prefix

ymb-

  1. around
    ymbfær ― circuit
    ymbeardian ― to dwell around
  2. about, regarding
    ymbeþanc ― thought, reflection, consideration
    ymbhȳdig ― anxious
    ymbwlātian ― to contemplate, observe, consider
    ymbesprǣċ ― talk, remark, criticism, opinion
  3. near, by
  4. restraining, lessening
    ymbbǣtan ― to curb, restrain

Derived terms
Old English terms prefixed with ymb-

Descendants
  • Middle English: umbe-, umb-, um- (in part)
    • English: um- (in part)
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