Where does “weal” come from?
Weal comes from Middle English wele, from Old English wela, from Proto-Germanic hwehwlą, from Proto-Indo-European kʷékʷlos, derived from the root kʷel-.
weal (English): Wealth, riches; Welfare, prosperity; Boon,...
Definitions
- Wealth, riches; Welfare, prosperity; Boon,...
Ancestry of “weal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | wele | prosperity; happiness; well-being; Alternative... |
| 2 | Old Norse | vél | artifice, craft |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | wīlą | craft, deceit |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | wéy- | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | éǵh₂ | I |
Words derived from “weal”