Where does “huoruus” come from?
huoruus (Finnish) comes from Finnish huora, from Old Norse hóra, from Proto-Germanic hōrǭ, from Proto-Indo-European kéh₂ros, from Proto-Indo-European keh₂- — to desire, wish.
huoruus (Finnish): The state of being an adulterer, adultery or...
Definitions
- The state of being an adulterer, adultery or...
Ancestry of “huoruus”, step by step
huoruus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Finnish huora
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | huora | prostitute, whore; whore; promiscuous woman;... |
| 2 | Old Norse | hóra | whore, harlot; to commit adultery |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | hōrǭ | whore, adulteress |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | kéh₂ros | loved; dear |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | keh₂- | to desire, wish |
via Finnish uus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | uus | Alternative form of uusi |