wiþer-

See also: wither and wither-

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English wiþer (“against”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈwi.θer/, [ˈwi.ðer] (as a nominal prefix)
  • IPA(key): /ˌwi.θer/, [ˌwi.ðer] (as a verbal prefix)

Prefix

wiþer-

  1. against, contrary, opposed to; anti-, counter-
    wiþercierran ― to turn against
    wiþermāl ― counterplan, counterdefence

Derived terms
Old English terms prefixed with wiþer-

Descendants
  • Middle English: wither-
    • English: wither- (dialectal)
    • Scots: weather-, wother-, widder-
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