Dutch word woud comes from Proto-Indo-European *waldʰ-, Proto-Indo-European *welʷ-, Proto-Indo-European *wel(ə)-t-, and later Proto-Germanic *waldą (Might, power, authority.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *waldʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to be strong, be powerful, prevail, possess |
| *welʷ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to turn, wind, roll |
| *wel(ə)-t- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *waldijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *waldą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Might, power, authority. |
| *walþuz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Forest. |
| walt | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| *wald | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| wout | Middle Dutch (dum) | Forest. |
| woud | Dutch (nld) | Forest, jungle. |