Where does “duven” come from?
duven (Westrobothnian) comes from Old Norse dofinn, from Proto-Indo-European dʰewbʰ-, from Proto-Indo-European dʰewh₂- — smoke; mist, haze.
duven (Westrobothnian): Brave, bold, daring, enterprising; Inclined to;...
Definitions
- Brave, bold, daring, enterprising; Inclined to;...
Ancestry of “duven”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | dofinn | dead; drowsy |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰewbʰ- | deep |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰewh₂- | smoke; mist, haze |