Where does “tofslärka” come from?
tofslärka (Swedish) comes from Swedish lärka, from Old Swedish lærikia, from Old Norse lævirki, from Proto-Germanic laiwazikǭ, from Proto-Germanic laiwaz — lark.
tofslärka (Swedish): crested lark, Galerida cristata
Definitions
- crested lark, Galerida cristata
Ancestry of “tofslärka”, step by step
tofslärka traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish lärka
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | lärka | a lark |
| 2 | Old Swedish | lærikia | — |
| 3 | Old Norse | lævirki | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | laiwazikǭ | lark |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | laiwaz | lark |
via Swedish tofs
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | tofs | tuft; tassel |