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preposition//ɒv//av, i, på, -s, om
Introducing an epithet that indicates a birthplace, residence, dominion, or other place associated with the individual.
Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class. [from 12th c.]
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
(following an adjective) Introduces its subject matter. [from 15th c.]
Introducing subject matter.
Links to a genitive noun or possessive pronoun, with partitive effect (though now often merged with possessive senses, below; see also double possessive). [from 13th c.]
Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.) [from 13th c.]
(archaic, or, literary) Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; in respect to, as regards. [from 13th c.]