Where does “fȧst” come from?
fȧst (Westrobothnian) comes from Old Norse fastr, from Proto-Germanic fastuz — fixed, firm, secure.
fȧst (Westrobothnian): Solid, firm, fixed; Fast, recklessly
Definitions
- Solid, firm, fixed; Fast, recklessly
Ancestry of “fȧst”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | fastr | fast, firm, sticking fast to the spot; close,... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | fastuz | fixed, firm, secure |