Where does “modsefa” come from?
modsefa (Old English) comes from Old English mōd, from Proto-Germanic mōdaz, from Proto-Indo-European mē- — to measure; endeavour, will, temper; many.
modsefa (Old English): heart, mind, character
Ancestry of “modsefa”, step by step
modsefa 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 sefa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old English | sefa | spirit, heart, mind |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | sebô | sense; mind |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sep- | to taste, to try out |