Where does “forsyn” come from?

forsyn (Norwegian Bokmål) comes from Norwegian Bokmål forsyne, from Danish forsyn — providence, God's care for and guidance of mankind.

forsyn (Norwegian Bokmål): imperative of forsyne

Definitions

  1. imperative of forsyne

Ancestry of “forsyn”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Norwegian Bokmålforsyneto provide, supply; to help oneself
2Danishforsynprovidence, God's care for and guidance of mankind
Every word from Danish forsyn →Every word from Norwegian Bokmål forsyne →