Where does “ten-thousandfold” come from?
ten-thousandfold (English) comes from English fold, from Middle English fold, from Old English fald, from Proto-Germanic faludaz — an enclosed space, enclosure.
ten-thousandfold (English): Multiplied by ten thousand
Definitions
- Multiplied by ten thousand
Ancestry of “ten-thousandfold”, step by step
ten-thousandfold traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English fold
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | fold | To bend over so that it comes in contact with... |
| 2 | Middle English | fold | A pen, enclosure, or shelter for domesticated animals |
| 3 | Old English | fald | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | faludaz | an enclosed space, enclosure |
via English ten thousand
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ten thousand | The cardinal number 10,000 |