Where does “treast” come from?
treast (West Frisian) comes from Old Frisian trāst, from Proto-Germanic traustą, from Proto-Indo-European dreu- — tree; firm, solid, steadfast.
treast (West Frisian): comfort, consolation, solace
Definitions
- comfort, consolation, solace
Ancestry of “treast”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Frisian | trāst | — |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | traustą | shelter; help; aid; trust; confidence; alliance |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dreu- | tree; firm, solid, steadfast |