English word hard comes from Proto-Indo-European *kret-, and later Proto-Germanic *harduz (Brave. Hard.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kret- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *harduz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Brave. Hard. |
| heard | Old English (ang) | Hard. |
| hard | Middle English (enm) | |
| hard | English (en) | (arts) Having a severe property; presenting a barrier to enjoyment.. (bodybuilding) Having muscles that are tightened as a result of intense, regular exercise.. (dated) Difficult to resist or control; powerful.. (of a road intersection) Having a comparatively larger or a ninety-degree angle.. (of drink or drugs) Strong.. (of material or fluid) Having a severe property; presenting [...] |