Where does “adihtan” come from?
adihtan (Old English) comes from Old English dihtan, from Proto-Germanic dihtōną — to compose; invent.
adihtan (Old English): to edit, compose or write
Definitions
- to edit, compose or write
Ancestry of “adihtan”, step by step
adihtan traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English dihtan
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | dihtan | to dictate, direct; to compose |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | dihtōną | to compose; invent |
via Old English ā
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | ā | always, ever; ever, always; always", "ever |