fend etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English fenden
• Old English fyndan, findan
• Proto-West Germanic finþan
• Proto-Germanic finþaną
• Proto-Indo-European root peнn-, "to strike, kill"

Meaning:

• To ward off, keep away, or repel (an attack or opponent)
• To defend or protect (oneself or others)
• To provide something necessary for survival or well-being

Origin:

The word "fend" ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root peнn-, meaning "to strike, kill." This root is also the origin of the words "find" and "foe."

In Old English, the word fyndan had a more general meaning, referring to any action of finding, keeping, or providing nourishment. Over time, the word acquired a more specific sense of defending or protecting.

Examples:

• "He bravely fended off the attackers, protecting his family from harm."
• "The shelter provided a much-needed place to fend off the cold and rain."
• "We must fend for ourselves in this harsh environment."

fend relate terms

• defend

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• fence

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• defense

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• fend

  Etymology Middle English fenden Old English fyndan findan Proto West Germanic finþan

• fender

  Etymology Dutch fender defense protection French fendre to split separate Mean

• forfend

  Etymology Old French forfendre to ward off prevent Proto Germanic fur bhend anaz

• fend

  Etymology Middle English fenden Old English fyndan findan Proto West Germanic finþan

• resist

  Etymology The word resist comes from the Latin word resistere which means to stand

• stand

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• ward

  Etymology The word ward originates from the Old English word wearde meaning watchma

• fight

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• dale

  Etymology The word dale comes from the Old English word dæl which means valley o

• deal

  Etymology The word deal comes from the Old English word dæl which means part port

• lade

  Etymology Middle English ladon from Anglo Norman French ladon from Old French ledon

• lead

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• cope

  Etymology The word cope comes from the Latin word cappa meaning cloak or hooded

• contend

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