Where does “frofre” come from?
frofre (Old English) comes from Old English frōfor, from Proto-West Germanic frōbru, from Proto-Indo-European trep- — to tremble; to satisfy, enjoy; to scamper, trip,...
frofre (Old English): genitive singular of frōfor
Definitions
- genitive singular of frōfor
Ancestry of “frofre”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | frōfor | consolation, joy, refuge, compensation, help,... |
| 2 | Proto-West Germanic | frōbru | solace, comfort |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | trep- | to tremble; to satisfy, enjoy; to scamper, trip,... |