gemana

Old English

Etymology

A substantive variant of the Germanic root of ġemǣne.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /jeˈmɑː.nɑ/

Noun

ġemāna m

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