Where does “*bainijaną” come from?
*bainijaną (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Germanic bainaz, from Proto-Indo-European bʰeyh₂- — to fear, be afraid; to strike, hit; to hew, cut.
Ancestry of “*bainijaną”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Germanic | bainaz | straight, right; ready, willing |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeyh₂- | to fear, be afraid; to strike, hit; to hew, cut |