Where does “fond” come from?
Fond comes from Latin fundus, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European dʰewh₂-, a root meaning to shake or move, through intermediate Proto-Indo-European forms including dʰewbʰ- and bʰudʰ-mn.
fond (English): Having a liking or affection; Affectionate;...
Definitions
- Having a liking or affection; Affectionate;...
Ancestry of “fond”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | fundus | bottom; farm; piece of land; estate; ground |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰudʰmḗn | bottom |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰewbʰ- | deep |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰewh₂- | smoke; mist, haze |
Words derived from “fond”