Where does “häftklammer” come from?
häftklammer (Swedish) comes from Swedish häfta, from Old Swedish hæpta, from Old Norse hepta, from Proto-Germanic haftijaną, from Proto-Indo-European kap- — to seize, hold.
häftklammer (Swedish): a staple (paper fastener)
Definitions
- a staple (paper fastener)
Ancestry of “häftklammer”, step by step
häftklammer traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish häfta
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | häfta | to stick (together), to attach, to adhere |
| 2 | Old Swedish | hæpta | to bind; to captivate; to obstruct, cut off |
| 3 | Old Norse | hepta | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | haftijaną | to make bound; to bind, secure |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | kap- | to seize, hold |
via Swedish klammer
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | klammer | a staple (paper fastener) |