Know etymology

English

English word know comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃-, and later Proto-Germanic *knēaną (To know, recognise, understand.)

Etymology of know

Detailed word origin of know

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*ǵneh₃- Proto-Indo-European (ine)
*knēaną Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) To know, recognise, understand.
cnāwan Old English (ang)
cnawan Old English (ang) To know.
cnāwen Old English (ang)
knowen Middle English (enm) To know (possess knowledge).
know English (en) (rare) Knowledge; the state of knowing. (intransitive) To be or become aware or cognizant.. (intransitive) To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.. (intransitive, obsolete) To be acquainted (with another person).. (transitive) To be able to play or perform (a song or other piece of music).. (transitive) To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.. (transitive) To be [...]

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