Where does “stedefast” come from?
stedefast (Middle English) comes from Old English stedefæst, from Proto-Germanic stadifastuz.
stedefast (Middle English): Constant, stable, immutable; not changeable
Definitions
- Constant, stable, immutable; not changeable
Ancestry of “stedefast”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | stedefæst | firmly fixed; rooted to one spot; secure;... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | stadifastuz | — |