gemana

Old English

Etymology

A substantive variant of the Germanic root of ġemǣne.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jeˈmɑː.nɑ/

Noun

ġemāna m

1. intercourse, whether social or sexual
   • Ðysse fæmnan gemanan bæd ― the virgins begged for intercourse. (Codex Exoniensis)
2. companionship, community, society
   • Engla gemana ― the society of angels