Middle English word hanten comes from Proto-Germanic *haimaz (Home. House. Village.), Proto-Germanic - atjaną
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *haimaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Home. House. Village. |
| - atjaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *haimatjaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To bring (someone or something) home. To provide with a home, house. |
| heimta | Old Norse (non) | |
| hanter | Old French (fro) | |
| hanten | Middle English (enm) |