Middle English word frist comes from Proto-Germanic *furizô (Former.), Proto-Indo-European *perst-, Proto-Indo-European *pres-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *furizô | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Former. |
| *perst- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *pres- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *furist | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | At first, firstly, in the first place. |
| *firstiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Post, ridge of a roof. Summit, peak. |
| *fres | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *frestą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | An appointed time; date. |
| frist | Old English (ang) | |
| fyrst | Old English (ang) | First. Foremost. Original. Principal, chief. |
| fyrst | Middle English (enm) |