Where does “rand” come from?
rand (Westrobothnian) comes from Old Norse rǫnd, from Proto-Germanic randaz, from Proto-Indo-European rem- — to rest, prop or support oneself; to come to...
rand (Westrobothnian): A rafter under the roof, on which wood is set to...
Definitions
- A rafter under the roof, on which wood is set to...
Ancestry of “rand”, step by step
rand traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old Norse rǫnd
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | rǫnd | shield |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | randaz | edge, rim, crust; edge, rim |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | rem- | to rest, prop or support oneself; to come to... |
via Old Norse rönd
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | rönd | stripe, streak, edge |