English word heart comes from Proto-Indo-European *ḱerd- (heart), and later Proto-Germanic *hertô (heart)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *ḱerd- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | Heart. |
| *ḱr̥d- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | Heart. |
| *hertô | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Heart. |
| heorte | Old English (ang) | Heart. Heart, courage, will. |
| herte | Middle English (enm) | Heart. |
| heart | English (en) | (anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.. (archaic) A term of affectionate or kindly and familiar address.. (cartomancy) The twenty-fourth Lenormand card.. (uncountable) Emotions, kindness, moral effort, or spirit in general.. A conventional shape or symbol used to represent the heart, love, or emotion: ♥ or sometimes |