Middle English word imete comes from Proto-Germanic *ga-, Proto-Indo-European *mod-os, and later Proto-Germanic *metaną (To measure.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *ga- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Indicates association or togetherness; co-.. Indicates completeness or wholeness. In verbs, also indicates perfectivity (a finished action). |
| *mod-os | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *metaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To measure. |
| *mētiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Estimable. |
| ġemǣte | Old English (ang) | |
| gemæte | Old English (ang) | Meet; of suitable dimensions; made to fit. |
| mete | Middle English (enm) | Appropriately. Copiously Boundary, target, point, position. Pleasing, accommodating, useful.. Right in shape or size, well-fitting.. Suitable, fitting, appropriate. The act of dining.. Food; meat. |