Where does “munting” come from?
munting (English) comes from English munter, from German munter, from Middle High German munter, from Old High German muntar, from Old Norse mundr, from Proto-Germanic mundraz, from Proto-Indo-European mendʰ-, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
munting (English): Alternative form of muntin; Ugly
Definitions
- Alternative form of muntin; Ugly
Ancestry of “munting”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | munter | An ugly person; A person often impaired by... |
| 2 | German | munter | merry, awake, brisk, cheery |
| 3 | Middle High German | munter | — |
| 4 | Old High German | muntar | industrious |
| 5 | Old Norse | mundr | protection |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | mundraz | awake; alert; lively; brisk; eager; zealous; avid |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | mendʰ- | to see; strive; long for; be zealous for; be... |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |