Where does “byre” come from?
Byre comes from Old English byre, from Proto-Germanic buriz, from Proto-Indo-European bʰer-, a root meaning "to bear or carry."
byre (English): A barn, especially one used for keeping cattle in
Definitions
- A barn, especially one used for keeping cattle in
Ancestry of “byre”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bire | — |
| 2 | Old English | bȳre | child, son, descendant; young man, youth |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | buriz | male offspring; son; elevation; hill; favourable... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰēr- | shiny, light brown |
Words derived from “byre”