Where does “fridu” come from?
fridu (Old High German) comes from Proto-West Germanic friþu, from Proto-Germanic friþuz, from Proto-Indo-European priHós, from Proto-Indo-European preyH- — to love, to please.
fridu (Old High German): peace
Definitions
- peace
Ancestry of “fridu”, step by step
fridu traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-West Germanic friþu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-West Germanic | friþu | peace |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | friþuz | peace, tranquility; sanctuary, refuge |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | priHós | dear, beloved; happy, free |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | preyH- | to love, to please |
via Proto-Germanic *friþu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | *friþu | — |