Where does “modes hiwung” come from?
modes hiwung (Old English) comes from Old English mōd, from Proto-Germanic mōdaz, from Proto-Indo-European mē- — to measure; endeavour, will, temper; many.
modes hiwung (Old English): imagination
Definitions
- imagination
Ancestry of “modes hiwung”, step by step
modes hiwung traces back through two 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 hīwung
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | hīwung | shaping, forming |