Where does “fremesis” come from?
fremesis (English) comes from English Nemesis, from Ancient Greek νέμεσις, from Ancient Greek νέμω, from Proto-Indo-European némos, from Proto-Indo-European nem- — to distribute; to give, to take.
fremesis (English): An arch frenemy
Definitions
- An arch frenemy
Ancestry of “fremesis”, step by step
fremesis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English Nemesis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Nemesis | The goddess of divine retribution |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | νέμεσις | distribution; retribution; wrath |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | νέμω | to deal out, distribute, dispense; to pasture or... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | némos | sacrifice, worship; place of sacrifice, clearing |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | nem- | to distribute; to give, to take |
via English Friend
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Friend | A Quaker; a member of the Society of Friends;... |
| 2 | Middle English | frend | A friend or compatriot; a close associate; A... |
| 3 | Old English | frēond | friend, friendly; friend, relative, lover |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | frijōndz | friend, loved one |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | prēy- | to like, love; like, love |