Where does “alaną” come from?
alaną (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European h₂él- — to grow, nourish.
alaną (Proto-Germanic): to grow; to grow old, to mature; to breed
Definitions
- to grow; to grow old, to mature; to breed
Ancestry of “alaną”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂él- | to grow, nourish |