Where does “helfant” come from?
helfant (Old High German) comes from Proto-West Germanic *elpand — elephant.
helfant (Old High German): elephant; ivory
Definitions
- elephant; ivory
Ancestry of “helfant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-West Germanic | *elpand | elephant |