Where does “hutnik” come from?
hutnik (Polish) comes from Polish huta, from German hütte, from Middle High German hütte, from Old High German hutta, from Proto-Germanic hudjǭ, from Proto-Germanic hūdijaną, from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewdʰ-, from Proto-Indo-European (s)kew- — to caw, to howl; to cover, hide; to cover, hide,...
hutnik (Polish): ironmaster, steelworker
Definitions
- ironmaster, steelworker
Ancestry of “hutnik”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polish | huta | ironworks, steelworks; glassworks |
| 2 | German | hütte | hut, cabin, shack, cottage small house, typically built of light materials rather than stone |
| 3 | Middle High German | hütte | — |
| 4 | Old High German | hutta | hut |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | hudjǭ | box, hut, hutch; hut, shelter |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | hūdijaną | to hide, conceal |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)kewdʰ- | to cover, encase; to hide, conceal; to cover,... |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)kew- | to caw, to howl; to cover, hide; to cover, hide,... |