Where does “tungolæ” come from?
tungolæ (Old English) comes from Old English tungol, from Proto-Germanic tunglą, from Proto-Indo-European dʰengʰ- — to cover; to overcast.
tungolæ (Old English): astronomy
Definitions
- astronomy
Ancestry of “tungolæ”, step by step
tungolæ traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English tungol
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | tungol | celestial body, heavenly body; planet; star;... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | tunglą | luminary, orb; heavenly body, star |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰengʰ- | to cover; to overcast |
via Old English ǣ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | ǣ | marriage; life; law, marriage |