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Where does “meyn-” come from?

meyn- (Proto-Indo-European): intent; mind; to think; intention, opinion

Definitions

  1. intent; mind; to think; intention, opinion

Words derived from “meyn-”

  • men
  • mean
  • Man
  • gentleman
  • moon
  • Moon
  • chairman
  • Newman
  • clergyman
  • policeman
  • statesman
  • fisherman
  • nobleman
  • salesman
  • foreman
  • businessman
  • moan
  • coachman
  • moaning
  • madman
  • freshman
  • honeymoon
  • mane
  • manpower