Where does “fæle” come from?
fæle (Middle English) comes from Old English fǣle, from Proto-Germanic failijaz, from Proto-Indo-European pey- — food, nutrition; to adore.
fæle (Middle English): proper, of the right sort
Definitions
- proper, of the right sort
Ancestry of “fæle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | fǣle | faithful, trusty, good; dear, beloved |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | failijaz | true, friendly, familiar, good |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | pey- | food, nutrition; to adore |
Words derived from “fæle”