Middle English word hous comes from Frankish *hosa (Covering, specifically a covering for the legs; hose.), Proto-Indo-European *(s)kew-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *hosa | Frankish (frk) | Covering, specifically a covering for the legs; hose. |
| *(s)kew- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *(s)kews- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *hūsą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | House. |
| hus | Old English (ang) | A house; a household. |
| hūs | Old English (ang) | |
| hous | Middle English (enm) |