Proto-IE: *med-
Meaning: to acquire, to possess, to be in command
Old Greek: médō `herrschen, walten'; médōn, -ontos m. `Herrscher'
Celtic: *med- > Cymr meddu `to possess, to be able'
Russ. meaning: приобретать, владеть, распоряжаться
References: WP II 259 f