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Definition of yond

 (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic
: yonder

yond

adjective

Definition of yond (Entry 2 of 2)

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: yonder

First Known Use of yond

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for yond

Adverb

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

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“Yond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yond. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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