Where does “friþuz” come from?
friþuz (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European priHós, from Proto-Indo-European preyH- — to love, to please.
friþuz (Proto-Germanic): peace, tranquility; sanctuary, refuge
Definitions
- peace, tranquility; sanctuary, refuge
Ancestry of “friþuz”, step by step
friþuz traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Indo-European priHós
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | priHós | dear, beloved; happy, free |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | preyH- | to love, to please |
via Proto-Germanic frijōną
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | frijōną | to love; to free; to like |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | prāy- | to like, love |
via Proto-Germanic *Ermunafriþuz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | *Ermunafriþuz | — |