Where does “bleia” come from?
bleia (Icelandic) comes from Danish ble, from Old Norse blæja — sheet, blanket.
bleia (Icelandic): diaper, nappy
Ancestry of “bleia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Danish | ble | diaper, nappy; An absorbent garment worn by a... |
| 2 | Old Norse | blæja | sheet, blanket |