Where does “lite” come from?
Lite comes from Old Norse hlíta, from Proto-Germanic liuhtijaną, from Proto-Indo-European lewk-, a root meaning to shine or be bright.
lite (English): Light in composition, notably low in fat,...
Definitions
- Light in composition, notably low in fat,...
Ancestry of “lite”, step by step
lite traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English liten
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | liten | to dye |
| 2 | Old Norse | hlíta | to rely on, trust, abide by; to rely on, trust |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱley- | to shelter, cover; to lean, slope, incline |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱel- | to cover; to incline |
via Ancient Greek λίθος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |