Медведь etymology

Russian

Russian word медведь comes from Proto-Slavic *medъ (Honey. Mead.)

Etymology of медведь

Detailed word origin of медведь

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*medъ Proto-Slavic (sla-pro) Honey. Mead.
*medvědь Proto-Slavic (sla-pro) Bear.
медведь Russian (ru) (criminal, _, slang) safe (see also медвежатник). (figuratively) large and clumsy person. (finance) bear (on a stock market). (informal) bear (of any bear-like animal). Bear. Male bear.