Where does “alamann-” come from?
alamann- (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Germanic mann-, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
alamann- (Proto-Germanic): mankind
Definitions
- mankind
Ancestry of “alamann-”, step by step
alamann- traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic mann-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | mann- | human, human being, person, individual; name of... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |
via Proto-Germanic ala-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | ala- | compound form of *allaz |