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in reply to a message by HLDinTN
Hi HLDinTN,
The first part of the name Walter comes from the Old High German verb "waltan" (Germanic: "waldan") which means "to rule".
The word "der Wald" comes from the Old Saxon noun "wald" (Germanic: "walthu"), which means forest.
The name Walter has got nothing to do with the word "der Wald".
Regards, Satu
The first part of the name Walter comes from the Old High German verb "waltan" (Germanic: "waldan") which means "to rule".
The word "der Wald" comes from the Old Saxon noun "wald" (Germanic: "walthu"), which means forest.
The name Walter has got nothing to do with the word "der Wald".
Regards, Satu
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Thanks!
You seem certain, so I'll accept that. I'd like to know more about how derivations and origins are determined. Can you (or anyone else reading this post, for that matter) suggest any books or other resources on the "how" of etymology that would be accessible to a beginner?
You seem certain, so I'll accept that. I'd like to know more about how derivations and origins are determined. Can you (or anyone else reading this post, for that matter) suggest any books or other resources on the "how" of etymology that would be accessible to a beginner?
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