Where does “fōdijaną” come from?
fōdijaną (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European peh₂- — to protect; to shepherd.
fōdijaną (Proto-Germanic): to feed; to give birth
Definitions
- to feed; to give birth
Ancestry of “fōdijaną”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | peh₂- | to protect; to shepherd |