Where does “häst” come from?
häst (Swedish) comes from Old Swedish hæster, from Old Norse hestr, from Proto-Germanic hangistaz, from Proto-Indo-European ḱanḱest-.
häst (Swedish): a horse; a large mammal, "Equus caballus"; knight
Definitions
- a horse; a large mammal, "Equus caballus"; knight
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