Where does “lāven” come from?
lāven (Middle Dutch) comes from Old Dutch lavon, from Old High German labōn, from Proto-Germanic labōną, from Proto-Indo-European lōbʰ- — to strengthen oneself, rest; to strengthen...
Ancestry of “lāven”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Dutch | lavon | to refresh with food or drink |
| 2 | Old High German | labōn | to wash, refresh |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | labōną | to strengthen, refresh |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | lōbʰ- | to strengthen oneself, rest; to strengthen... |
Words derived from “lāven”