Where does “husmar” come from?
husmar (Spanish) comes from Danish hus, from Old Danish hus, from Old Norse hús, from Proto-Germanic hūsą, from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewH- — to cover, bedeck; cover.
husmar (Spanish): Obsolete form of husmear
Definitions
- Obsolete form of husmear
Ancestry of “husmar”, step by step
husmar traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Danish hus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | hus | house; building; block of flats, cottage |
| 2 | Old Danish | hus | house |
| 3 | Old Norse | hús | house |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | hūsą | house |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)kewH- | to cover, bedeck; cover |
via Danish mår
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | mår | marten |
| 2 | Old Danish | mord | — |
| 3 | Old Norse | Mǫrðr | marten |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | marþuz | marten |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | martus | bride |
via Ancient Greek ὀσμᾶσθαι
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὀσμᾶσθαι | — |