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Etymology of the English word highway

the English word highway

derived from the English word way

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wegh-

derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wegaz

derived from the English word high

derived from the Proto-Germanic root *kaukhaz

Derivations in English

highwayman, superhighway

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