Where does “froskemann” come from?

froskemann (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk frosk, from Old Norse froskr, from Proto-Germanic fruskaz, from Proto-Indo-European prew- — to jump.

froskemann (Norwegian Nynorsk): a frogman diver, usually using a diving suit usually male

Definitions

  1. a frogman diver, usually using a diving suit usually male

Ancestry of “froskemann”, step by step

froskemann traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Norwegian Nynorsk frosk

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Norwegian Nynorskfroska frog
2Old Norsefroskrfrog
3Proto-Germanicfruskazfrog
4Proto-Indo-Europeanprew-to jump

via Norwegian Nynorsk mann

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Norwegian Nynorskmannman; human being, person; person with certain...
2Old Norsemannaccusative singular indefinite of maðr
3Proto-Germanic*mann-—
4Proto-Indo-Europeanmen-to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
Every word from Proto-Indo-European prew- →Every word from Proto-Germanic fruskaz →Every word from Old Norse froskr →