Where does “gulheid” come from?
gulheid (Dutch) comes from Dutch gul, from Middle Dutch gul(le).
gulheid (Dutch): munificence, generosity
Definitions
- munificence, generosity
Ancestry of “gulheid”, step by step
gulheid traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch gul
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | gul | generous, unselfish; unsparing, plentiful;... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | gul(le) | — |
via Dutch heid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | heid | — |