kostr

Old Norse

noun
Definitions
  • choice, alternative
  • choice, terms
  • choice, chance, opportunity
  • match
  • state, condition
  • cost, expense
  • means, victuals, provisions
  • food
  • board
  • stores, goods
  • good quality, good things
  • virtue

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *kustuz (choice, trial) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *ǵéwstus (taste, enjoy), *ǵews- (choose, taste, enjoy, try), *ǵews- (choose, taste, enjoy, try).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵews-

Gloss

choose, taste, enjoy, try

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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