Where does “modcræftig” come from?
modcræftig (Old English) comes from Old English mōd, from Proto-Germanic mōdaz, from Proto-Indo-European mē- — to measure; endeavour, will, temper; many.
modcræftig (Old English): possessing mental power; intelligent; skilled;...
Definitions
- possessing mental power; intelligent; skilled;...
Ancestry of “modcræftig”, step by step
modcræftig traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English mōd
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | mōd | heart, mind, spirit, mood, temper; courage;... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | mōdaz | mind, sense; zeal, boldness, courage; anger |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mē- | to measure; endeavour, will, temper; many |
via Old English cræftiġ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | cræftiġ | ingenious; skilful; crafty; cunning; virtuous;... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | kraftagaz | — |
via Old English mōdcræft
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | mōdcræft | mental power; skill; intelligence; shrewdness; cleverness |