Where does “altsaksofon” come from?
altsaksofon (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk alt, from Latin altus, from Proto-Italic altos, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eltós, from Proto-Indo-European h₂él- — to grow, nourish.
altsaksofon (Norwegian Nynorsk): alto saxophone
Definitions
- alto saxophone
Ancestry of “altsaksofon”, step by step
altsaksofon traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk alt
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | alt | already; alto; contralto; neuter singular of all |
| 2 | Latin | altus | high, tall; deep; profound |
| 3 | Proto-Italic | altos | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eltós | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂él- | to grow, nourish |
via Norwegian Nynorsk saksofon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | saksofon | a saxophone |