An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/rüstig
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| This annotated version expands the abbreviations in the original entry rüstig. | Random word Special:RandomInCategory/Annotated entries in Kluge's Etymological Dictionary of the German Language |
rüstig, adjective, ‘prepared for action, vigorous, robust,’ from Middle High German rüstec, ‘vigorous, armed,’ Old High German rustîg, ‘prepared, adorned.’ With regard to the evolution of meaning compare fertig, also entrüstet. Old Icelandic hraustr, ‘brave, competent,’ is more remote.