Where does “Troost” come from?
Troost (German Low German) comes from Middle Low German trôst, from Old Saxon trōst, from Proto-Germanic traustą, from Proto-Indo-European dreu- — tree; firm, solid, steadfast.
Troost (German Low German): consolation; comfort
Ancestry of “Troost”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle Low German | trôst | — |
| 2 | Old Saxon | trōst | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | traustą | shelter; help; aid; trust; confidence; alliance |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dreu- | tree; firm, solid, steadfast |