Where does “laven” come from?
laven (Dutch) comes from Middle Dutch lāven, from Old Dutch lavon, from Old High German labōn, from Proto-Germanic labōną, from Proto-Indo-European lōbʰ- — to strengthen oneself, rest; to strengthen...
laven (Dutch): to quench one's thirst
Definitions
- to quench one's thirst
Ancestry of “laven”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Dutch | lāven | to freshen, refresh, give food or drink as a refresher (to someone who is exhausted) |
| 2 | Old Dutch | lavon | to refresh with food or drink |
| 3 | Old High German | labōn | to wash, refresh |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | labōną | to strengthen, refresh |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | lōbʰ- | to strengthen oneself, rest; to strengthen... |