Where does “furtherer” come from?
furtherer (English) comes from English further, from Middle English further, from Old English furþor, from Proto-West Germanic furþer, from Proto-Indo-European per-, from Proto-Indo-European pr̥tós — passed , crossed.
furtherer (English): One who furthers something, or helps in achieving...
Definitions
- One who furthers something, or helps in achieving...
Ancestry of “furtherer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | further | To help forward; to assist; To encourage growth;... |
| 2 | Middle English | further | — |
| 3 | Old English | furþor | further |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | furþer | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |