Where does “trowthe” come from?
trowthe (Middle English) comes from Middle English treuth, from Old English trēowþ, from Proto-Germanic triwwiþō, from Proto-Indo-European dóru, from Proto-Indo-European drew- — hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree.
trowthe (Middle English): Alternative form of trouthe
Definitions
- Alternative form of trouthe
Ancestry of “trowthe”, step by step
trowthe traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English treuth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | treuth | — |
| 2 | Old English | trēowþ | truth, good faith, honour |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | triwwiþō | promise, contract |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dóru | tree |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | drew- | hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree |
via Middle English treuthe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | treuthe | Alternative form of trouthe; truth |
| 2 | Old English | trēowþe | truth, pledge, troth |
via Middle English treouthe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | treouthe | allegiance, fidelity, faithfulness, loyalty;... |