Where does “wede” come from?
wede (Middle English) comes from Old English wǣd, from Proto-Germanic wēdiz, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ew- — to enjoy; to consume; to perceive, see, to be...
Ancestry of “wede”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | wǣd | garment, clothing; dress, attire, clothing,... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | wēdiz | piece of cloth, garment |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ew- | to enjoy; to consume; to perceive, see, to be... |