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Etymology of the English word south

the English word south
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *sunthaz (sunny)
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *sunnon (sun)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *swen (sun)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sāwel- (to shine)

Derivations in English

southbound, southeasterly, souther, southing, southpaw, southeast, southern, southland, southmost, southward, southwest, southed

Cognates

French sud, German Süden, Italian sud

Usage

Word found in Old English, Modern English



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