uþ-

See also: uth, úth, -uþ, uÿ, uy, Uy, UY, and .uy

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From stressed Proto-West Germanic *unþa-.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈuːθ/
  • Rhymes: -uːθ

Prefix

ūþ-

  1. from, away
    ūþgenġe ― fleeting; alien, fugitive
  2. intensive prefix
    ūþmǣte ― immense
    ūþwita ― philosopher

Usage notes

  • The prefix has two forms: a stressed form ūþ- used with nouns, and unstressed oþ- used with verbs.
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