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ADJ

FAST, fixed, firm, stiff; solid, constant, fortified

Source: Ringe 2014:147, https://bosworthtoller.com/10005
originates from
PWGmc *fast "fixed, firm" (pre-oe-a-fronting) through pwgmc-to-oe
(source: Ringe 2014:147)
PGmc *fastu- "fixed, firm" (fastu- > fæstu > fastu > fast) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:131)

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