Where does “gardin” come from?
gardin (Frankish) comes from Frankish gardo, from Proto-Germanic gardaz, from Proto-Indo-European gʰórdʰos, from Proto-Indo-European gʰerdʰ- — to enclose, to encircle; enclosure, fence, belt.
Ancestry of “gardin”, step by step
gardin traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Frankish gardo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankish | gardo | enclosure, yard; fenced-in yard, garden |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | gardaz | enclosure; court, yard; garden |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰórdʰos | hedge, fence, enclosure; hedge, enclosure;... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰerdʰ- | to enclose, to encircle; enclosure, fence, belt |
via Frankish gardō
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankish | gardō | enclosure, yard; hedge, fence |