gegn-

Old English

prefix
Definitions
  • opposition, reversal, against; counter-
  • again; back, in return

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *gagin (towards, against, in return, back).

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Proto-Germanic

*gagin

Gloss

towards, against, in return, back

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Kanji

後, 背

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