Where does “canne” come from?
canne (Old English) comes from Proto-Germanic *kannā, from Proto-Germanic kannǭ, from Proto-Indo-European gandʰ- — vessel, tub; a vessel; container, vessel.
canne (Old English): a can; cup; krater
Definitions
- a can; cup; krater
Ancestry of “canne”, step by step
canne traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic *kannā
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | *kannā | — |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | kannǭ | a tankard, mug, cup, can; a jug, pitcher, pot |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gandʰ- | vessel, tub; a vessel; container, vessel |
via Proto-West Germanic *kannā
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-West Germanic | *kannā | — |