wiþerwine

Middle English

/ˈwiðərˌwin(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • enemy, opponent, rival
  • Satan, the Devil

Etymology

Inherited from Old English wiþerwinna (opponent, rival, adversary, enemy) affix from Middle English winnen.

Origin

Middle English

winnen

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