Where does “hoȝen” come from?
hoȝen (Middle English) comes from Old English hogian, from Proto-Germanic hugjaną — to think, consider.
Ancestry of “hoȝen”, step by step
hoȝen traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English hogian
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | hogian | to be concerned about, care for |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | hugjaną | to think, consider |
via Old English hugian
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | hugian | — |