samod

See also: samod-

Middle English

Alternative forms

  • somed
  • somet
  • sameþ

Etymology

From Old English samod see below, from Proto-Germanic *samaþa (together). Akin to Old High German samit (together), German samt, sammt (together with).

Adverb

samod

  1. together, with one accord; also, at the same time; completely, in addition to, plus
    Þenne faræþ þa haliᵹe men ... ant samod siþiæð mid englæ werod. Bodley Homilies, c1175
  2. joined or fastened together; holden ~, to keep united/together
    Bi þe teiles ha beoð somet. Ancrene Riwle, c1230

Derived terms

samodnesse, somednesse (noun) — togetherness, unity


Old English

Alternative forms

  • somed

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *samaþa (together). Akin to Old High German samit (together), German samt (together with), sammt (together with).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɑmod/

Adverb

samod

  1. simultaneously, at the same time, together; entirely, also, as well, too, in addition to, plus
    Cumaþ út samod Ilfing and Wisle The Ilfing and Wisle (two rivers) come out together (have a common channel).

Preposition

samod (with dative)

  1. together with, at (of time)
    Samod ǽrdæge eode æþele cempa self mid gesíþum At dawn went the noble warrior himself with his comrades. "Beowulf"

Derived terms

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