Where does “stand” come from?
Stand comes from Middle English standen, from Old English standan, from Proto-Germanic standaną, from Proto-Indo-European steh₂-, meaning to stand or be stationary.
stand (English): "To position or be positioned physically."; "To...
Definitions
- "To position or be positioned physically."; "To...
Ancestry of “stand”, step by step
stand traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English op
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | op | An operation; An amateur radio operator; An... |
| 2 | English | op shop | A shop, usually operated by a charity, to which... |
| 3 | English | opportunity | A chance for advancement, progress or profit; A... |
| 4 | English | opportune | Suitable for some particular purpose; At a... |
| 5 | Middle French | opportunité | — |
| 6 | Latin | opportūnitās | convenience, fitness |
| 7 | Latin | opportūnus | suitable |
| 8 | Latin | Portus | ” or, later, “Portus Rōmae”}} Portus large artificial harbour of Ancient Rome |
| 9 | Proto-Italic | portus | harbour |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | pértus | crossing |
| 11 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 12 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |