Where does “caird” come from?
caird (English) comes from Irish céard, from Old Irish cerd, from Proto-Celtic kerdā, from Proto-Indo-European ḱerd- — heart.
caird (English): A travelling tinker; a tramp, or sturdy beggar
Definitions
- A travelling tinker; a tramp, or sturdy beggar
Ancestry of “caird”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Irish | céard | what |
| 2 | Old Irish | cerd | craft, skill; artisan, craftsman |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | kerdā | craft, skill |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerd- | heart |