Where does “dihtan” come from?
dihtan (Old English) comes from Proto-Germanic dihtōną — to compose; invent.
dihtan (Old English): to dictate, direct; to compose
Definitions
- to dictate, direct; to compose
Ancestry of “dihtan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | dihtōną | to compose; invent |