Where does “visna” come from?
visna (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Indo-European weis-, from Proto-Indo-European weyḱ-, from Proto-Indo-European wey- — to wither; fade; to move, go ahead; to be strong;...
visna (Old Norse): to dry up, wither
Definitions
- to dry up, wither
Ancestry of “visna”, step by step
visna traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Indo-European weis-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | weis- | to flow |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | weyḱ- | to enter in; to settle; settlement |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | wey- | to wither; fade; to move, go ahead; to be strong;... |
via Proto-Slavic višьňa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | višьňa | sour cherry; cherry |
| 2 | Proto-Balto-Slavic | *wéiśinjāˀ | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | weyḱs- | mistletoe |
via Old Norse visinn
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | visinn | withered |