Where does “Crogedene” come from?
Crogedene (Old English) comes from Old English dene, from Proto-West Germanic dani, from Proto-Germanic daniz, from Proto-Indo-European dʰenh₂- — to set in motion; to flow.
Crogedene (Old English): Croyden
Definitions
- Croyden
Ancestry of “Crogedene”, step by step
Crogedene traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English dene
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | dene | valley |
| 2 | Proto-West Germanic | dani | a flat area, floor; a small dale |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | daniz | a Dane |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰenh₂- | to set in motion; to flow |
via Old English croh
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | croh | saffron |
| 2 | Latin | crocus | crocus, saffron |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κρόκος | saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk |
via Old English denu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | denu | Alternative form of dene; valley |