English word breeding comes from Proto-Germanic *brōdijaną (To breed. To keep warm; brood.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *brōdijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To breed. To keep warm; brood. |
| *brōdijandz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *brēdende | Old English (ang) | |
| breedyng | Middle English (enm) | |
| breeding | English (eng) | Of, relating to or used for breeding. |