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Where does “new-” come from?

new- (Proto-Indo-European): new; to nod, assent to

Definitions

  1. new; to nod, assent to

Words derived from “new-”

  • novel
  • innovation
  • announcement
  • Newman
  • novelty
  • announce
  • newer
  • novelist
  • Nova
  • pronounce
  • newborn
  • Newport
  • pronunciation
  • renounce
  • novice
  • Neo
  • neonatal
  • neoliberal
  • denounce
  • Neolithic
  • renovation
  • neoclassical
  • newfound
  • neon