Where does “gnuu” come from?
gnuu (Westrobothnian) comes from Old Norse gnúa, from Proto-Germanic ganū(w)aną.
gnuu (Westrobothnian): roar, rumble; hum
Definitions
- roar, rumble; hum
Ancestry of “gnuu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | gnúa | to rub |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | ganū(w)aną | — |