Middle English word enow comes from Proto-Germanic *ga-, Proto-Germanic *nōgaz, and later Proto-Germanic *ganōgaz (Enough, sufficient.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *ga- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Indicates association or togetherness; co-.. Indicates completeness or wholeness. In verbs, also indicates perfectivity (a finished action). |
| *nōgaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *ganōgaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Enough, sufficient. |
| nóg | Old Norse (non) | |
| genog | Old English (ang) | Sufficient; enough. |
| ġenōg | Old English (ang) | |
| enow | Middle English (enm) |