Where does “Abschidsfest” come from?
Abschidsfest (Luxembourgish) comes from Luxembourgish fest, from Middle High German vest, from Old High German festī, from Proto-Germanic fastuz — fixed, firm, secure.
Abschidsfest (Luxembourgish): leaving do, farewell party (from a place of employment)
Definitions
- leaving do, farewell party (from a place of employment)
Ancestry of “Abschidsfest”, step by step
Abschidsfest traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Luxembourgish fest
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourgish | fest | firm, hard; solid; rigid |
| 2 | Middle High German | vest | — |
| 3 | Old High German | festī | firm |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | fastuz | fixed, firm, secure |
via Luxembourgish Abschid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourgish | Abschid | parting, farewell |