Where does “Gore” come from?
Gore derives from Middle English gore, which developed from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰayso-, a root of uncertain ultimate meaning that gave rise to words across Indo-European languages.
Gore (English): A place name
Definitions
- A place name
Ancestry of “Gore”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | gore | A triangle-shaped plot of land; a gore; A... |
| 2 | Old English | gor | dirt, dung, faeces |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | gurą | Half-digested stomach contents; manure; dung;... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷʰer- | warm, hot |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷʰe-gʷʰór-e ~ gʷʰe-gʷʰr-ḗr | — |