Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-West Germanic *gamakō, from Proto-Germanic *gamakô, equivalent to ġe- +‎ maca. Cognate with Old Saxon gimako, Old High German gimahho, and Old Norse maki.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ġemaca m

  1. equal, match
  2. spouse, consort
  3. mate (an animal's breeding partner)

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: ȝemace, imake, make

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