Where does “wōp” come from?
wōp (Old English) comes from Proto-Germanic wōpaz, from Proto-Germanic w(e/o)h₂b-os.
wōp (Old English): cry, outcry, shrieking, weeping, lamentation
Definitions
- cry, outcry, shrieking, weeping, lamentation
Ancestry of “wōp”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | wōpaz | shout, cry, wail |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | w(e/o)h₂b-os | — |