Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/frumist

This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Germanic

Etymology

Superlative of *frumô.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɸru.mist/

Adverb

*frumist (adjective *frumistaz)

1. firstly, first of all, before all else

Usage notes

Although this adverb is a superlative form, there is no corresponding comparative or positive degree.

Derived terms

• Proto-West Germanic: *frumist
  • Old English: fyrmest
• Gothic: 𐍆𐍂𐌿𐌼𐌹𐍃𐍄 (frumist)