Where does “bakvāl” come from?
bakvāl (Westrobothnian) comes from Westrobothnian gval, from Old Norse vǫlr, from Proto-Germanic waluz, from Proto-Indo-European wēl- — to see, perceive.
bakvāl (Westrobothnian): A backrest; Sticks or rocks that are placed under...
Definitions
- A backrest; Sticks or rocks that are placed under...
Ancestry of “bakvāl”, step by step
bakvāl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Westrobothnian gval
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westrobothnian | gval | Fallen trees and debris in a forest; Stumps,... |
| 2 | Old Norse | vǫlr | a rounded staff |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | waluz | staff, stick |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | wēl- | to see, perceive |
via Westrobothnian bak
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westrobothnian | bak | — |