Way etymology

English

English word way comes from Latin via (Road, street or path. The right way. Way, method, manner.)

Etymology of way

Detailed word origin of way

Dictionary entry Language Definition
via Latin (lat) Road, street or path. The right way. Way, method, manner.
*wéǵʰeti Proto-Indo-European (ine) To be transporting.
*wegaz Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) Path. Way.
weġ Old English (ang)
wey Middle English (enm)
way English (en) (obsolete) To travel. (US, As the head of an interjectory clause) Acknowledges that a task has been done well, chiefly in expressions of sarcastic congratulation.. (heading) Personal interaction.. (heading) To do with a place or places.. (nautical) Speed, progress, momentum.. (paganism) A tradition within the modern pagan faith of Heathenry, dedication to a specific deity or craft, Way of [...]

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