Where does “vanr” come from?
vanr (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic wanaz, from Proto-Indo-European h₁weh₂- — to leave, abandon, give out.
vanr (Old Norse): lacking, wanting; a member of the Vanir
Definitions
- lacking, wanting; a member of the Vanir
Ancestry of “vanr”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Germanic | wanaz | lacking, deficient, absent; accustomed |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁weh₂- | to leave, abandon, give out |
Words derived from “vanr”