Where does “stofn” come from?
stofn (Icelandic) comes from Proto-Germanic stōmnaz, from Proto-Germanic stōmô, from Proto-Indo-European stéh₂mn̥, from Proto-Indo-European steh₂- — to stand.
stofn (Icelandic): trunk, bole; stock; livestock
Definitions
- trunk, bole; stock; livestock
Ancestry of “stofn”, step by step
stofn traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic stōmnaz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | stōmnaz | — |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | stōmô | stature; substantial grounds, just cause |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | stéh₂mn̥ | that which stands, stature |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | steh₂- | to stand |
via Old Norse stofn
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | stofn | — |