Where does “guþrinc” come from?
guþrinc (Old English) comes from Old English rinc, from Proto-Germanic rinkiz, from Proto-Germanic rinkaz — straight, upright.
guþrinc (Old English): a warrior
Definitions
- a warrior
Ancestry of “guþrinc”, step by step
guþrinc traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English rinc
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | rinc | man, warrior |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | rinkiz | upright man |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | rinkaz | straight, upright |
via Old English gūþ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | gūþ | battle, war, fight |