Middle English word Eestour comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ews-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *h₂ews- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *Austrǭ | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (disputed) The name of a goddess of spring and fertility.. Easter, springtime. |
| Ēastre | Old English (ang) | |
| ēastre | Old English (ang) | |
| Eestour | Middle English (enm) | Easter. |