lind

Old Norse

noun

Definitions

lime, linden (tree)
(poetic) linden shield, spear-shaft (weaponry or gear made from lime)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *lindō (linden, linden tree).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*lindō

Gloss

linden, linden tree

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Lindon English
*lent- Proto-Indo-European
*lindīnaz Proto-Germanic
*lindō Proto-Germanic
Lindgren Swedish
lind Swedish
lind Old English
linden Old English
lindhæbbend Old English
lind Middle English
lind Danish
linta Old High German