Middle English Dictionary Entry

inne prep.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. in prep.
1.
(a) Inside (an area, a place, person, etc.), within; surrounded by (air); (b) into (a place, space, body); (c) in or into (clothing, shoes, etc.); (d) in or into (a situation or condition); (e) among (a group); (f) mixed in with (sth.), forming part of (sth.).
2.
Within (a period of time), during (a time, event, etc.); at (a certain point of time).
3.
Misc. senses: (a) in (a group or institution); (b) in the form of (sth.); (c) on (a surface for writing or painting); (d) at or on (the road); (e) with regard to (sth.), in the matter of, associated with; (f) dependent on (sth.); (g) haven bileve ~, leven ~, to believe in (sb.); (h) ~ smal, retail; (i) enden ~, to sleep with (a woman).