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English word origin

Etymology of amind

From Middle English iminden, imunden, from Old English ġemyndan (“to bear in mind, be mindful of”), equivalent to y- + mind or a- + mind. More at mind.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Of a mind; willing; inclined to.

verb

To bear in mind; consider.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English iminden, imunden, from Old English ġemyndan (“to bear in mind, be mindful of”), equivalent to y- + mind or a- + mind. More at mind.

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