ymbfon

Old English

Etymology

From ymb- + fōn. See um-.

Verb

ymbfōn.

  1. To grasp, clasp.
  2. To encompass, envelope, surround; beset.
    • Sēo Seofonteoþe Gebētung þǣre Gesetednesse þāra Geānedra Landa, Wikipǣdia,
      Se Þēodwithād þāra Ġeānedra Landa wierþ mid twǣm Þēodwitum ymbfōn ūt of ġehwilcum Lande.
      The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State.
  3. To conceive, comprehend; understand.

Conjugation

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