Where does “seide” come from?
seide (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Northern Sami sieidi, from Proto-Samic siejtē — altar stone, sieidi.
seide (Norwegian Nynorsk): to practice seid, a form of magic
Definitions
- to practice seid, a form of magic
Ancestry of “seide”, step by step
seide traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Northern Sami sieidi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Sami | sieidi | offering stone, sieidi |
| 2 | Proto-Samic | siejtē | altar stone, sieidi |
via Old Norse seiða
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | seiða | — |