Where does “foldeth” come from?
foldeth (English) comes from English fold, from Middle English fold, from Old English fald, from Proto-Germanic faludaz — an enclosed space, enclosure.
foldeth (English): Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “foldeth”, step by step
foldeth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English fold
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | fold | To bend over so that it comes in contact with... |
| 2 | Middle English | fold | A pen, enclosure, or shelter for domesticated animals |
| 3 | Old English | fald | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | faludaz | an enclosed space, enclosure |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |