Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/wōþa-

This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Germanic

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *weh₂t- (“to be excited or inspired”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwɔː.θɑ/

Noun

*wōþa- ?

1. mind
2. singing; song

Related terms

• *wōþijaz

Descendants

• Old English: wōþ (< *wōþō)