Old English

Alternative forms

• ymbe-, umbe-, embe-

Prefix

ymb-

1. around

   ymbfær ‎(“circuit”)

   ymbeardian "to dwell around"

2. about, regarding

   ymbeþanc "thought, reflection, consideration"

   ymbhȳdig ‎(“anxious”)

   ymbwlātian ‎(“to contemplate, observe, consider”)

   ymbesprǣċ "talk, remark, criticism, opinion"

3. near, by
4. causing restraint, lessening

   ymbbǣtan ‎(“to curb, restain”)

Descendants

• English Ember Day, umbeset