Where does “småøygd” come from?
småøygd (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk små, from Old Norse smár, from Proto-Germanic smēhaz, from Proto-Indo-European smēk-, from Proto-Indo-European smē- — to rub; smear.
småøygd (Norwegian Nynorsk): having small eyes
Definitions
- having small eyes
Ancestry of “småøygd”, step by step
småøygd traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk små
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | små | small; plural of liten |
| 2 | Old Norse | smár | small |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | smēhaz | small; little |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | smēk- | beard; chin |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | smē- | to rub; smear |
via Norwegian Nynorsk øygd
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | øygd | discovered |