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Where does “munur” come from?

munur (Faroese) comes from Old Norse munr, from Proto-Germanic muniz, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...

munur (Faroese): difference; degree, extent; relation

Definitions

  1. difference; degree, extent; relation

Ancestry of “munur”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Old Norsemunrmind; delight; difference
2Proto-Germanicmunizmind, memory; feeling, emotion; love, desire
3Proto-Indo-Europeanmen-to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...

Words derived from “munur”

  • fyrimunur
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