English word withstand comes from Old English (ca. 450-1100) standan (To stand.), Old English (ca. 450-1100) wiþ-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| standan | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | To stand. |
| wiþ- | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | (perfective prefix) completely, fully, entirely. Again, back. Against, opposed to, counter to. Away, off. |
| wiþstandan | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | To keep away, be absent.. To obstruct, prevent, hinder.. To stand against, stand in the way of, resist, be a match for. |
| withstanden | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| withstand | English (eng) | To oppose (something) forcefully.. To resist or endure (something) successfully. |