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Etymology of the English word tree

the English word tree
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *trewan

Derivations in English

swingletree, bridgetree, crosstree, shoetree, swiveltree, hoptree, axletree, manteltree, rooftree, summertree, treed, treeing

Cognates

Danish trä, Gothic triu, Icelandic tré, Nynorsk tre, Riksmal tre, Swedish träd

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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