Where does “nave” come from?
nave (Scots) comes from Old Norse hnefi.
nave (Scots): a clenched fist or a handful
Definitions
- a clenched fist or a handful
Ancestry of “nave”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | hnefi | — |
nave (Scots) comes from Old Norse hnefi.
nave (Scots): a clenched fist or a handful
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | hnefi | — |