English word steady comes from Proto-Indo-European *stísteh₂ti (To be standing up, to be getting up.), Proto-Indo-European *sth-, Old English (ca. 450-1100) steþ, Proto-Indo-European - -tis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *stísteh₂ti | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | To be standing up, to be getting up. |
| *sth- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to stand |
| steþ | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| - -tis | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| stæþþiġ | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| *stéh₂tis | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | Standing, position. |
| *stadiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Place, location. |
| stede | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Place. |
| stidiʒ | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| steady | English (en) | To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking. Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.. Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.. Regular and even.. Slow.. Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions. (informal) A prostitute's regular customer.. (informal) A regular [...] |