Etymology:
The word "ninth" comes from Old English "nigoda," which in turn derives from Proto-Germanic "*newondo."
Meaning:
Origin:
The word "ninth" is a derivative of the Proto-Indo-European root "*new-", meaning "new." This root is also found in other words related to newness or counting, such as "new," "renew," "novice," and "number."
The "-th" ending in "ninth" is common to all ordinal numbers in English. It is derived from Old English "-ða," which was originally a demonstrative pronoun indicating position or direction.
Evolution of the Word:
Origin Old English nigon from Proto West Germanic newun from Proto Germanic newu
Etymology Old English nigon Proto Germanic niwun Proto Indo European néwn̥
Etymology Old English seofoða ordinal of seofon seven Proto Germanic sibundoz
Etymology Origin Old English seofon Meaning The number seven Usage A cardinal nu
Etymology Middle English non not from Old English nan not of uncertain origin
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Etymology The word seventieth is derived from the following sources Old English s
Etymology Latin November Proto Indo European newm meaning new Meaning The ni
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Etymology The word fantastic originates from the Greek word phantastikos meaning p
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