Where does “lit” come from?

lit (Swedish) comes from Swedish lita, from Old Norse hlíta, from Proto-Indo-European ḱley-, from Proto-Indo-European ḱel- — to cover; to incline.

lit (Swedish): trust

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Swedish	lita	to trust , to rely on someone
2	Old Norse	hlíta	to rely on, trust, abide by; to rely on, trust
3	Proto-Indo-European	ḱley-	to shelter, cover; to lean, slope, incline
4	Proto-Indo-European	ḱel-	to cover; to incline

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