ægte

Danish

[ˈɛɡ̊d̥ə]

adj
Definitions
  • true, right

Etymology

Derived from Middle Low German echt, ē (marriage, law) inherited from Proto-Germanic *aiwǭ derived from German -haft derived from Proto-Germanic *haftaz (captured, afflicted, tied).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*haftaz

Gloss

captured, afflicted, tied

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