Where does “gerdō” come from?
gerdō (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European gʰerdʰ- — to enclose, to encircle; enclosure, fence, belt.
gerdō (Proto-Germanic): girdle
Definitions
- girdle
Ancestry of “gerdō”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰerdʰ- | to enclose, to encircle; enclosure, fence, belt |