[ sam] conj. whether, or. sam...sam whether...or, AO. sam ge...sam ge; sam ðe...sam ðe whether...or.
sam- (= together) denotes union, combination, or agreement. [ON. sam-]
sām- (= half-) denotes a partial or imperfect condition. [L. semi-]
samad- = samod-
[ sāmbærned] half-burnt, OEG.
[ sāmboren] born out of due time, WW 3562.
[ sāmbryce] m. partial breach (of rules, laws, etc.), LL 468[9].
[ sām-cwic], -cucu (o1) half-dead, Æ, AO.
[ same] only in swā s. (swā) in like manner, also, as.