English word foe comes from Proto-Germanic *faihaz (Hostile, criminal Colored, decorated.), Proto-Germanic *faihaz (Colored, decorated.), Proto-Germanic *faihaz (Hostile, criminal.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *faihaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Hostile, criminal Colored, decorated. |
| *faihaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Colored, decorated. |
| *faihaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Hostile, criminal. |
| fāh | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| ġefāh | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| ifo | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| fo | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| foe | English (en) | (obsolete) Hostile. An enemy. |