Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *umbiganganą. Equivalent to ymb- +‎ gangan. See um-, umbe.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ymbˈɡɑn.ɡɑn/, [ymbˈɡɑŋ.ɡɑn]

Verb

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ymbgangan

  1. to go around, about, or through
  2. to surround, encompass

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: umbegangen, umgangen