Where does “Fortean” come from?
Fortean (English) comes from English Fort, from Middle French fort, from Old French fort, from Latin fortis, from Old Latin forctis, from Proto-Italic forktis, from Proto-Indo-European bʰerǵʰ- — to rise; high, lofty; hill, mountain.
Fortean (English): A follower or admirer of Charles Fort; One who...
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- A follower or admirer of Charles Fort; One who...
Ancestry of “Fortean”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Fort | A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops |
| 2 | Middle French | fort | strong |
| 3 | Old French | fort | strong; strongly |
| 4 | Latin | fortis | strong, powerful; firm, resolute, steadfast,... |
| 5 | Old Latin | forctis | strong |
| 6 | Proto-Italic | forktis | strong, robust |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰerǵʰ- | to rise; high, lofty; hill, mountain |