Where does “brunnr” come from?
brunnr (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic brunnô, from Proto-Indo-European bʰréh₁wr̥, from Proto-Indo-European bʰrewh₁-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰer- — to bear, carry.
brunnr (Old Norse): a spring; a well
Definitions
- a spring; a well
Ancestry of “brunnr”, step by step
brunnr traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic brunnô
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | brunnô | source; wellspring; fountain; brook; stream;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰréh₁wr̥ | well, spring, source |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰrewh₁- | to boil; to brew |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰer- | to bear, carry |
via Proto-Germanic brunna-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | brunna- | — |