English word harbour comes from Proto-Germanic *harjaz (Army. Army leader; commander; warrior.), German Heer (Army (ground forces).), German bergen, Proto-Germanic *bergō
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *harjaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Army. Army leader; commander; warrior. |
| Heer | German (de) | Army (ground forces). |
| bergen | German (de) | (transitive) to conceal; shelter; to contain. (transitive) to salvage; to recover. (transitive) to save (someone); to rescue. (transitive, naval) to take in (a sail); to shorten (a sail). |
| *bergō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *harjabergō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | An army camp; barracks. Refuge; shelter. |
| herebeorg | Old English (ang) | Military quarters. Shelter, refuge. |
| herber | Middle English (enm) | |
| harbour | English (en) |