Where does “segrarinna” come from?
segrarinna (Swedish) comes from Swedish segrare, from Swedish segra, from Old Swedish sighra, from Old Norse sigra, from Proto-Germanic sigizōną, from Proto-Germanic segaz, from Proto-Indo-European séǵʰos, from Proto-Indo-European seǵʰ- — to hold; to overpower.
segrarinna (Swedish): a female winner, a female victor (winner in a contest, fight, or the like)
Definitions
- a female winner, a female victor (winner in a contest, fight, or the like)
Ancestry of “segrarinna”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | segrare | a winner, a victor (winner in a contest, fight, or the like) |
| 2 | Swedish | segra | to win; to obtain a victory |
| 3 | Old Swedish | sighra | to conquer, to defeat; to overcome |
| 4 | Old Norse | sigra | to win; win |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | sigizōną | to win; gain; conquer; triumph; overcome |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | segaz | victory, triumph |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | séǵʰos | power, strength |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | seǵʰ- | to hold; to overpower |