Etymology
From , from . Cognate with Old Frisian
duga/
daech, Old Saxon
dugan/
dōg (Dutch
deugen), Old High German
tugan/
touc (German
taugen), Old Norse
duga (weak) (Swedish
duga). The IE root is also the source of Ancient Greek
, Russian
дужий.
Verb
- to avail, to be of use, to serve
- Ðonne his ellea deah: when his valour avails.
- to be fit or strong
Conjugation
