
English word hard comes from Proto-Indo-European *kret-, and later Proto-Germanic *harduz (Brave. Hard.)
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*kret- (Proto-Indo-European)
*harduz (Proto-Germanic)
Brave. Hard.
heard (Old English)
Hard.
hard (Middle English)
hard (English)
(arts) Having a severe property; presenting a barrier to enjoyment.. (bodybuilding) Having muscles that are tightened as a result of intense, regular exercise.. (dated) Difficult to resist or control; powerful.. (of a road intersection) Having a comparatively larger or a ninety-degree angle.. (of drink or drugs) Strong.. (of material or fluid) Having a severe property; presenting [...]