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Where does “bʰeydʰ-” come from?

bʰeydʰ- (Proto-Indo-European): to compel, force; to trust

Definitions

  1. to compel, force; to trust

Words derived from “bʰeydʰ-”

  • faith
  • confidence
  • confident
  • Faith
  • confidential
  • fidelity
  • abode
  • abide
  • confidently
  • abiding
  • confidentiality
  • defy
  • fiduciary
  • federation
  • infidelity
  • confide
  • infidel
  • confederation
  • bidden
  • Fidel
  • confederacy
  • bide
  • confidentially
  • diffidence