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Where does “ey-” come from?

ey- (Proto-Indo-European): to go

Definitions

  1. to go

Words derived from “ey-”

  • year
  • ice
  • icy
  • yr
  • yore
  • iced
  • icing
  • ish
  • yearbook
  • icily
  • multiyear
  • yesteryear
  • icicle
  • yearlong
  • icebox
  • icebreaker
  • midyear
  • icehouse
  • iceman
  • iciness
  • icebound
  • yearend
  • isness
  • yare