Where does “krosstog” come from?
krosstog (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk tog, from Old Norse tog, from Proto-Germanic taugō, from Proto-Indo-European dewk- — to pull, to draw; to lead.
krosstog (Norwegian Nynorsk): a Crusade (historical: expedition to the Holy Land)
Definitions
- a Crusade (historical: expedition to the Holy Land)
Ancestry of “krosstog”, step by step
krosstog traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk tog
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | tog | a train; a procession or parade; form removed... |
| 2 | Old Norse | tog | rope, line, cord |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | taugō | cord, string, rope |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dewk- | to pull, to draw; to lead |
via Norwegian Nynorsk kross
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | kross | a cross |