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Where does “Hogarth” come from?

Hogarth is an English surname derived from Dutch aard meaning earth, via Middle Dutch āert, Old Dutch ard, and Proto-Germanic ardiz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂erh₃-.

Ancestry of “Hogarth”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Dutchhooghigh
2Dutchstandposture, position, bearing; rank, standing,...
3Englishstand"To position or be positioned physically."; "To...
4EnglishopAn operation; An amateur radio operator; An...
5Englishop shopA shop, usually operated by a charity, to which...
6EnglishopportunityA chance for advancement, progress or profit; A...
7EnglishopportuneSuitable for some particular purpose; At a...
8Middle Frenchopportunité—
9Latinopportūnitās—
10Latinopportūnus—
11LatinPortus—
12Proto-Italicportusharbour
13Proto-Indo-Europeanpértuscrossing
14Proto-Indo-Europeanper-before, in front; first; to go through
15Proto-Indo-Europeanpr̥tóspassed , crossed

Words derived from “Hogarth”

  • Hogarthian
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