Where does “foo” come from?
foo (Middle English) comes from Middle English fo, from Old English ġefāh, from Old English fāh, from Proto-West Germanic faih — coloured; hostile.
foo (Middle English): Alternative form of fo
Definitions
- Alternative form of fo
Ancestry of “foo”, step by step
foo traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English fo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | fo | A foe or opponent; one that opposes and provides... |
| 2 | Old English | ġefāh | enemy |
| 3 | Old English | fāh | coloured; stained; dyed; tinged; shining;... |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | faih | coloured; hostile |
via Old English fā
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | fā | — |