Where does “mighty” come from?
Mighty comes from Middle English myghty, from Old English mihtig, derived from Old English miht meaning power or strength, from Proto-Germanic mahtīgaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European megʰ- meaning to be able or have power.
mighty (English): A warrior of great strength and courage; Very...
Definitions
- A warrior of great strength and courage; Very...
Ancestry of “mighty”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | mighty | — |
| 2 | Old English | mihtiġ | powerful, mighty, able |
| 3 | Proto-West Germanic | mahtīg | mighty, powerful |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | mahtīgaz | mighty |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | mahtiz | power, ability; strength, force |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | mahtuz | might, power |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | mógʰtis | — |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | meǵʰ- | to be able |