Where does “griezelig” come from?
griezelig (Dutch) comes from Dutch griezel, from Dutch gries, from German Grieß, from Middle High German griez, from Old High German grioz, from Proto-Germanic greutą, from Proto-Indo-European gʰrewd-, from Proto-Indo-European gʰrēw- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
griezelig (Dutch): creepy, frightening, grisly
Definitions
- creepy, frightening, grisly
Ancestry of “griezelig”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | griezel | a scary or creepy person or creature |
| 2 | Dutch | gries | grit, gristle |
| 3 | German | Grieß | semolina |
| 4 | Middle High German | griez | — |
| 5 | Old High German | grioz | — |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | greutą | grit |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰrewd- | to weep, be sad |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰrēw- | to grind, rub |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |