Etymology

Adamhood

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Today it means: Manhood or human nature, especially in its degenerate or unrefined form. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *haiduz ← Proto-Indo-European *keyt- ← English Adam
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  1. Proto-Semitic*ʔadam-
  2. Hebrewאָדָם
  3. Ancient GreekἈδάμ (Adám)
  4. LatinĀdām
  5. Old EnglishAdam
  6. Middle EnglishAdam
  7. EnglishAdam
  8. Proto-Indo-European*keyt-
  9. Proto-Germanic*haiduz
  10. English todayAdamhood

From Adam + -hood.

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