Where does “stevel-wortos” come from?
stevel-wortos (Cornish) comes from Proto-Celtic gortos, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰórtos, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
stevel-wortos (Cornish): waiting room
Definitions
- waiting room
Ancestry of “stevel-wortos”, step by step
stevel-wortos traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Celtic gortos
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Celtic | gortos | enclosure |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰórtos | enclosure |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |
via Cornish stevel
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | stevel | room |