Where does “munt” come from?
munt (Middle High German) comes from Old High German munt, from Proto-Germanic mundō, from Proto-Indo-European mh₂-nt-éh₂, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
munt (Middle High German): protection, guardianship
Definitions
- protection, guardianship
Ancestry of “munt”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old High German | munt | — |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | mundō | hand; protection, security |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mh₂-nt-éh₂ | the beckoning one |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |