Etymograph : hwæt

Etymograph > Indo-European > Old English > Dictionary > hwæt

fast, bold

Source: Kroonen 2013:264

Attested in Aelfric's Colloquy 1, Aelfric's Colloquy 2, Bede's Death Song, Aelfric's Colloquy 3, Aelfric's Colloquy 4

originates from: PGmc *hʷata- "quick" (hʷata- > hʷat > hwat > hwæt) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:264)