Where does “bjarg” come from?
bjarg (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic bergaz, from Proto-Indo-European bʰerǵʰ- — to rise; high, lofty; hill, mountain.
bjarg (Old Norse): Alternative form of berg; cliff
Definitions
- Alternative form of berg; cliff
Ancestry of “bjarg”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Germanic | bergaz | hill; mountain; refuge; shelter |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰerǵʰ- | to rise; high, lofty; hill, mountain |
Words derived from “bjarg”