Where does “weib” come from?
weib (German) comes from Middle High German wīp — woman.
weib (German): woman, broad
Definitions
- woman, broad
Ancestry of “weib”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle High German | wīp | woman |
weib (German) comes from Middle High German wīp — woman.
weib (German): woman, broad
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle High German | wīp | woman |