Where does “harroweth” come from?
harroweth (English) comes from English harrow, from Old English hearg, from Proto-Germanic harugaz, from Proto-Indo-European ḱarǝk-, from Proto-Indo-European ḱer — dark color.
harroweth (English): Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “harroweth”, step by step
harroweth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English harrow
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | harrow | A device consisting of a heavy framework having... |
| 2 | Old English | hearg | a pile of stones; an altar; a sacred place;... |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | harugaz | Sanctuary; halidom; grove; Pile of stones; altar |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱarǝk- | fenced or enclosed area |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱer | dark color |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |