Where does “dearsome” come from?
dearsome (English) comes from English dear, from Old English dēor, from Proto-West Germanic deuʀ, from Proto-Germanic deuzą, from Proto-Indo-European dʰewsóm, from Proto-Indo-European dʰéws, from Proto-Indo-European dʰwes- — to breathe; breath; spirit, soul > creature.
dearsome (English): Characterised or marked by dearness; precious;...
Definitions
- Characterised or marked by dearness; precious;...
Ancestry of “dearsome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | dear | High in price; expensive; Loved; lovable; Lovely;... |
| 2 | Old English | dēor | animal, beast |
| 3 | Proto-West Germanic | deuʀ | animal, beast |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | deuzą | animal, beast |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰewsóm | living thing |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰéws | breath |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰwes- | to breathe; breath; spirit, soul > creature |