Friendship etymology

English

English word friendship comes from Proto-Germanic *frijōndiskapiz (Friendship.)

Etymology of friendship

Detailed word origin of friendship

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*frijōndiskapiz Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) Friendship.
frēondsċipe Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang)
frēondsċype Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang)
freondschipe Middle English (1100-1500) (enm)
friendship English (en) (countable) A friendly relationship, or a relationship as friends.. (uncountable) Good will.. (uncountable) The condition of being friends.