yond

1 of 2

adverb

ˈyänd

archaic

: yonder

yond

2 of 2

adjective

dialect

: yonder

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Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from Old English geond; akin to Old English geon

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yond was before the 12th century

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