Where does “abrandar” come from?
abrandar (Catalan) comes from Catalan brandar, from Vulgar Latin brandus, from Frankish brand, from Proto-Germanic brandaz, from Proto-Germanic brinnaną, from Proto-Indo-European bʰrewh₁-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰer- — to bear, carry.
abrandar (Catalan): to set alight; to set fire to; to impassionate
Definitions
- to set alight; to set fire to; to impassionate
Ancestry of “abrandar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalan | brandar | to brandish; to toll; to rock, to oscillate; to... |
| 2 | Vulgar Latin | brandus | firebrand, flaming sword, sword; firebrand;... |
| 3 | Frankish | brand | sword; burnt log; brand; cinder; firebrand,... |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | brandaz | fire; flash; flame; burning; flaming; firebrand;... |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | brinnaną | to burn, to be on fire |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰrewh₁- | to boil; to brew |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰer- | to bear, carry |