Where does “geimfar” come from?
geimfar (Icelandic) comes from Icelandic fár, from Old Norse fár, from Proto-Germanic farą, from Proto-Indo-European per-, from Proto-Indo-European pr̥tós — passed , crossed.
geimfar (Icelandic): spaceship
Definitions
- spaceship
Ancestry of “geimfar”, step by step
geimfar traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Icelandic fár
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icelandic | fár | few; in low spirits, unenthusiastic, impassive;... |
| 2 | Old Norse | fár | few; bale, harm, mischief, anger; dangerous... |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | farą | a means of passing, ford, ferry |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |
via Icelandic geimur
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icelandic | geimur | space, outer space; a large, empty space |