Where does “sweflþrosm” come from?
sweflþrosm (Old English) comes from Old English swefl, from Proto-Germanic sweblaz — sulfur.
sweflþrosm (Old English): sulphurous vapor
Definitions
- sulphurous vapor
Ancestry of “sweflþrosm”, step by step
sweflþrosm traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English swefl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | swefl | sulfur, brimstone |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | sweblaz | sulfur |
via Old English þrosm
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | þrosm | vapor, smoke |