Where does “gespan” come from?
gespan (Old High German) comes from Proto-Germanic spannaną — to stretch, span.
gespan (Old High German): clasp; chain, bracelet
Definitions
- clasp; chain, bracelet
Ancestry of “gespan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | spannaną | to stretch, span |