Where does “grīnaną” come from?
grīnaną (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
grīnaną (Proto-Germanic): to snarl, show teeth, grin; to flash, give light
Definitions
- to snarl, show teeth, grin; to flash, give light
Ancestry of “grīnaną”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |