Where does “geldom” come from?
geldom (Proto-Celtic) comes from Proto-Indo-European gʰeldʰ- — to repay, reward; to pay; to pay for, repay.
geldom (Proto-Celtic): pledge
Definitions
- pledge
Ancestry of “geldom”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰeldʰ- | to repay, reward; to pay; to pay for, repay |