Where does “bardi” come from?
bardi (Finnish) comes from Latin bardus, from Proto-Celtic bardos, from Proto-Indo-European gʷerH- — to express approval; praise; to elevate.
bardi (Finnish): bard
Ancestry of “bardi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | bardus | stupid, oafish, dull of apprehension; a bard |
| 2 | Proto-Celtic | bardos | poet, bard |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷerH- | to express approval; praise; to elevate |