Where does “hoogmoedig” come from?
hoogmoedig (Dutch) comes from Dutch hoogmoed, from Dutch hoog, from Dutch stand, from English stand, from English op, from English op shop, from English opportunity, from English opportune — before, in front; first; to go through.
hoogmoedig (Dutch): haughty, supercilious, arrogant
Definitions
- haughty, supercilious, arrogant
Ancestry of “hoogmoedig”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | hoogmoed | hubris |
| 2 | Dutch | hoog | high |
| 3 | Dutch | stand | posture, position, bearing; rank, standing,... |
| 4 | English | stand | "To position or be positioned physically."; "To... |
| 5 | English | op | An operation; An amateur radio operator; An... |
| 6 | English | op shop | A shop, usually operated by a charity, to which... |
| 7 | English | opportunity | A chance for advancement, progress or profit; A... |
| 8 | English | opportune | Suitable for some particular purpose; At a... |
| 9 | Middle French | opportunité | — |
| 10 | Latin | opportūnitās | convenience, fitness |
| 11 | Latin | opportūnus | suitable |
| 12 | Latin | Portus | ” or, later, “Portus Rōmae”}} Portus large artificial harbour of Ancient Rome |
| 13 | Proto-Italic | portus | harbour |
| 14 | Proto-Indo-European | pértus | crossing |
| 15 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |