Where does “reivi” come from?
reivi (Finnish) comes from Swedish rev, from Old Swedish rif, from Old Norse rif, from Proto-Germanic ribją, from Proto-Indo-European h₁rebʰ- — to cover, to roof; rib.
reivi (Finnish): A reef
Definitions
- A reef
Ancestry of “reivi”, step by step
reivi traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish rev
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | rev | a fishing line; a reef; rocks close to the water... |
| 2 | Old Swedish | rif | rib |
| 3 | Old Norse | rif | rib, reef; reef |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | ribją | rib; reef, ridge |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁rebʰ- | to cover, to roof; rib |
via Romanian ivi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romanian | ivi | to appear suddenly |