English word hope comes from Proto-Germanic hopōn (hope) which is of unknown origin
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| hopa | Old English (ang) | Hope. |
| hopōn | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| hōp | Old English (ang) | |
| hope | Middle English (enm) | |
| hope | English (eng) | A feeling of expectation or desire for something to happen. |