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Etymology · Old English

on

5 English words descend from Old English on, most common first.

onIn the state of being active, functioning or operating.
amidstIn the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
JarrowA town in the Metropolitan Borough of South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, north-east England, located on the River Tyne (OS grid ref NZ3265).
abedIn bed, or on the bed; confined to bed.
aslantAt or on a slant; in a slanting or sloping direction.