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Old English

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Etymology

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A substantive variant of the Germanic root of ġemǣne.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ġemāna m

  1. intercourse, whether social or sexual
    • Ðysse fæmnan gemanan bædthe virgins begged for intercourse. (Codex Exoniensis)
  2. companionship, community, society
    • Engla gemanathe society of angels