Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*deh₂-
3 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *deh₂-, most common first.
- democraticPertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.
- betideOften used in a prediction (chiefly in woe betide) or a wish: to happen to (someone or something); to befall.
- qualtaghThe first person one encounters, either after leaving one's home or (sometimes) outside one's home, especially on New Year's Day; a first-foot.