Where does “skir” come from?
skir (Middle English) comes from Old Norse skírr, from Proto-Germanic skīriz, from Proto-Indo-European sḱēy-, from Proto-Germanic skaidą, from Proto-Indo-European skÁit- — to cut, part, spearate, divide; to cut, part,...
skir (Middle English): Alternative form of skyr; Alternative form of...
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- Alternative form of skyr; Alternative form of...
Ancestry of “skir”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | skírr | clear, bright, pure; cleansed from guilt |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | skīriz | pure, clear, sheer |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sḱēy- | to shine; to shimmer; shadow; luster, gloss,... |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | skaidą | separation, distinction |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | skÁit- | to cut, part, spearate, divide; to cut, part,... |