hou

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ɦɑu̯/

adj

Definitions

(only in set phrases) friendly, of a favourable disposition

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch hout inherited from Old Dutch holt (wood) inherited from Proto-Germanic *hulþaz (inclined, favorable, loyal, gracious, favourable).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hulþaz

Gloss

inclined, favorable, loyal, gracious, favourable

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Holland Dutch, Flemish
hout Dutch, Flemish
*hultą Proto-Germanic
*hulþaz Proto-Germanic
*hulþijaną Proto-Germanic
*hulþô Proto-Germanic
hollr Old Norse
hout Middle Dutch
hold Old High German
kobe Middle High German
𐌷𐌿𐌻𐌸𐍃 Gothic
*holt gmw-pro
holt Old Dutch

hout
Holland