hy

Swedish

noun
Definitions
  • skin, complexion

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse hý (down of birds) derived from Proto-Germanic *hiwją (appearance, shape, blee, form, mildew, hue) derived from Proto-Indo-European *kew- (complexion, skin), *ḱey- (lie down, settle, love, home, set in motion, family, beloved, put, store, lie with, be lying down, lie, be familiar, sharpen, camp, be on the move).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱey-

Gloss

lie down, settle, love, home, set in motion, family, beloved, put, store, lie with, be lying down, lie, be familiar, sharpen, camp, be on the move

Concept
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Action/Process

Kanji

家, 族

Emoji

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