Where does “mein” come from?
mein (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic mainą — damage, hurt; unjustice, sin.
mein (Old Norse): harm, mischief, crime, misdeed
Definitions
- harm, mischief, crime, misdeed
Ancestry of “mein”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | mainą | damage, hurt; unjustice, sin |