Where does “toyhouse” come from?
toyhouse (English) comes from English toy, from Middle English toye, from Old Dutch tiug, from Proto-Germanic tiugiją, from Proto-Germanic teuhaną, from Proto-Indo-European dewk- — to pull, to draw; to lead.
toyhouse (English): A house for children to play in or play with
Definitions
- A house for children to play in or play with
Ancestry of “toyhouse”, step by step
toyhouse traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English toy
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | toy | Something to play with, especially as intended... |
| 2 | Middle English | toye | amorous play, piece of fun or entertainment |
| 3 | Old Dutch | tiug | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | tiugiją | stuff, gear, device |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | teuhaną | to lead; to pull behind oneself, draw, drag |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | dewk- | to pull, to draw; to lead |
via English House
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | House | A particular chamber of political representation |
| 2 | Middle English | hous | house, residence; house of worship, temple;... |
| 3 | Old English | hūs | dwelling, shelter, house; house |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | hūs | house |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | hūsą | house |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)kewH- | to cover, bedeck; cover |