megin

Old Norse

/ˈmeɡin/

noun
Definitions
  • (singular only) might, power, strength
  • (singular only, especially in compounds) the main, chief part of a thing

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *maginą (power, might, strength) root from Proto-Indo-European *megʰ- (be able, capable, help, be able to, power, sorcerer).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*megʰ-

Gloss

be able, capable, help, be able to, power, sorcerer

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

力

Emoji

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