Where does “oathtaking” come from?
oathtaking (English) comes from English oath, from Middle English ooth, from Old English āþ, from Proto-West Germanic aiþ, from Proto-Germanic aiþaz, from Proto-Indo-European oyt-.
oathtaking (English): The taking of an oath, or vow
Definitions
- The taking of an oath, or vow
Ancestry of “oathtaking”, step by step
oathtaking traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English oath
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | oath | A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity,... |
| 2 | Middle English | ooth | — |
| 3 | Old English | āþ | oath |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | aiþ | oath |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | aiþaz | oath |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | oyt- | — |
via English taking
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | taking | Alluring; attractive; Infectious; contagious; The... |