Where does “kilvetön” come from?
kilvetön (Finnish) comes from Finnish kilpi, from Proto-Finnic kilpi, from Proto-Germanic hlībō — shelter, covering.
kilvetön (Finnish): without a number plate, license plate; unlicensed
Definitions
- without a number plate, license plate; unlicensed
Ancestry of “kilvetön”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Finnish | kilpi | shield, protective armor; shield with route... |
| 2 | Proto-Finnic | kilpi | shield |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | hlībō | shelter, covering |