æt-

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Old English

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Etymology

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From æt (at).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈæt/ (as a nominal prefix)
  • IPA(key): /æt/ (as a verbal prefix)

Prefix

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æt-

  1. at, near; toward
    ætbēonto be present
  2. away, off
    ætbreġdanto carry off, take away
  3. to
    ætclīþanto stick [to], adhere to
  4. intensely, excessively
    æteġianto inflict, harm, grieve, vex, plague
    ætealdodtoo old

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: at-, et-, æt-
    • English: at-