See also: geond

Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ġeond.

Pronunciation

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Prefix

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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

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  • This prefix occurs only in verbs, where it is unstressed.

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: yond-