Old English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /jeˈbe͜orɡ/, [jeˈbe͜orˠɣ]

Etymology 1

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From ġe- +‎ beorg. Cognate with Old High German gibirgi, whence Middle High German gebirge and later German Gebirge.

Noun

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ġebeorg m (nominative plural ġebeorgas)

  1. a mountain, hill, barrow
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Etymology 2

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From ġe- +‎ beorg, from the verb beorgan.

Noun

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ġebeorg n (nominative plural ġebeorg)

  1. defense, protection, shelter, refuge
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Descendants
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  • Middle English: berg