Where does “taumur” come from?

taumur (Icelandic) comes from Old Norse taumr, from Proto-Germanic taumaz, from Proto-Germanic taugijaną, from Proto-Indo-European dewk- — to pull, to draw; to lead.

taumur (Icelandic): a rein on a bridle; a cord, a line; a strip

Definitions

  1. a rein on a bridle; a cord, a line; a strip

Ancestry of “taumur”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Old Norsetaumrbridle
2Proto-Germanictaumaza tie; tether; rope; cord; strap; leash; bridle;...
3Proto-Germanictaugijanąto stretch, draw
4Proto-Indo-Europeandewk-to pull, to draw; to lead
Every word from Proto-Indo-European dewk- →Every word from Proto-Germanic taugijaną →Every word from Proto-Germanic taumaz →