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ur-[3]

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ur-

One entry found.

Main Entry: ³ur-

Pronunciation: \ˈu̇r\

Function: prefix

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: German, from Old High German ir-, ur- thoroughly (perfective prefix) — more at abide

1 : original : primitive <ur-form>
2 : original version of <urtext>
3 : prototypical : arch- <ur-anticommunist>

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