Where does “husfred” come from?
husfred (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Danish fred, from Old Danish frith, from Old Norse friðr, from Proto-Germanic friþuz, from Proto-Indo-European priHós, from Proto-Indo-European preyH- — to love, to please.
husfred (Norwegian Nynorsk): state of agreement and friendliness between the...
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- state of agreement and friendliness between the...
Ancestry of “husfred”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Danish | fred | peace; imperative of frede |
| 2 | Old Danish | frith | peace |
| 3 | Old Norse | friðr | peace |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | friþuz | peace, tranquility; sanctuary, refuge |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | priHós | dear, beloved; happy, free |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | preyH- | to love, to please |