Where does “stalwart” come from?
stalwart (Scots) comes from Middle English stal-worth, from Old English stǣlwierþe, from Old English staþol, from Proto-Germanic staþulaz, from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂-.
stalwart (Scots): physically strong, powerful, stour; exhibiting...
Definitions
- physically strong, powerful, stour; exhibiting...
Ancestry of “stalwart”, step by step
stalwart traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English stal-worth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | stal-worth | physically strong, hardy, robust; brave,... |
| 2 | Old English | stǣlwierþe | able to stand in good stead, serviceable;... |
| 3 | Old English | staþol | foundation, establishment; fixed position;... |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | staþulaz | position, standing; support, frame, rack |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | *steh₂- | — |
via Middle English stalwarde
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | stalwarde | — |