Middle English word his comes from Proto-Indo-European *ḱey-, Proto-Indo-European *ki-, and later Proto-Germanic *hiz (This.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *ḱey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | this, here, this, to lie down, settle; home, family; love; beloved , to lie, settle, to lie with, store, be familiar |
| *ki- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *hiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | This. |
| his | Old English (ang) | |
| his | Middle English (enm) |