Where does “syre” come from?
syre (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Old Norse sýra, from Proto-Germanic sūrą.
syre (Norwegian Nynorsk): an acid; sour whey; to make more sour or acidic
Definitions
- an acid; sour whey; to make more sour or acidic
Ancestry of “syre”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | sýra | sour milk |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | sūrą | — |
Words derived from “syre”