Where does “neve” come from?
neve (Middle English) comes from Old English nefa, from Proto-West Germanic nefō, from Proto-Germanic nefô, from Proto-Indo-European népōts — grandson; descendant; nephew.
neve (Middle English): A nephew; One's offspring or descendants; A neve...
Definitions
- A nephew; One's offspring or descendants; A neve...
Ancestry of “neve”, step by step
neve traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English nefa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | nefa | nephew; grandson; stepson |
| 2 | Proto-West Germanic | nefō | grandson |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | nefô | nephew; grandson |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | népōts | grandson; descendant; nephew |
via Old Norse hnefi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | hnefi | — |
via Old Norse nefi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | nefi | nephew; kinsman; relative |