{ Among (&unr_;), Amongst (&unr_;), } prep. [OE. amongist, amonges, amonge, among, AS. onmang, ongemang, gemang, in a crowd or mixture. For the ending -st see Amidst. See Mingle.] 1. Mixed or mingled; surrounded by.
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They heard,
And from his presence hid themselves among
The thickest trees. Milton.
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2. Conjoined, or associated with, or making part of the number of; in the number or class of.
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Blessed art thou among women. Luke i. 28.
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3. Expressing a relation of dispersion, distribution, etc.; also, a relation of reciprocal action.
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What news among the merchants? Shak.
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Human sacrifices were practiced among them. Hume.
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Divide that gold amongst you. Marlowe.
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Whether they quarreled among themselves, or with their neighbors. Addison.
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Syn. -- Amidst; between. See Amidst, Between.
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