Where does “quast” come from?
quast (Middle Dutch) comes from Old Dutch kwast, from Proto-Germanic kwastuz, from Proto-Indo-European gʷes- — twig; leafwork.
quast (Middle Dutch): branch with leaves, to cool oneself or swat...
Definitions
- branch with leaves, to cool oneself or swat...
Ancestry of “quast”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old Dutch | kwast | — |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | kwastuz | tuft; tassel |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷes- | twig; leafwork |
Words derived from “quast”