Where does “velferd” come from?
velferd (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from English welfare, from Middle English welfare, from Old English wel faran — to fare well, get along successfully, prosper.
velferd (Norwegian Nynorsk): well-being; welfare
Definitions
- well-being; welfare
Ancestry of “velferd”, step by step
velferd traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English welfare
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | welfare | Health, safety, happiness and prosperity;... |
| 2 | Middle English | welfare | — |
| 3 | Old English | wel faran | to fare well, get along successfully, prosper |
via Old Norse velferð
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | velferð | prosperity |