Where does “neitsinahk” come from?
neitsinahk (Estonian) comes from Estonian nahk, from Proto-Finnic nahka, from Proto-Germanic naskiz — skin.
neitsinahk (Estonian): hymen
Definitions
- hymen
Ancestry of “neitsinahk”, step by step
neitsinahk traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Estonian nahk
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estonian | nahk | skin; leather |
| 2 | Proto-Finnic | nahka | skin; leather |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | naskiz | skin |
via Estonian neitsi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estonian | neitsi | virgin |