Where does “wǣd” come from?
wǣd (Old English) comes from Proto-Germanic wēdiz, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ew- — to enjoy; to consume; to perceive, see, to be...
wǣd (Old English): garment, clothing; dress, attire, clothing,...
Definitions
- garment, clothing; dress, attire, clothing,...
Ancestry of “wǣd”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Germanic | wēdiz | piece of cloth, garment |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ew- | to enjoy; to consume; to perceive, see, to be... |