ymb-

See also: ymb

Old English

Alternative forms

• ymbe-, umbe-, embe-

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)