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Trust

2 stages from Old Norse to English.

Today it means firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something
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Stage 1 of 2
traust
Old Norse · medieval
"firmness, security"
firmness, security, confidence
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Stage 2 of 2
trust
English · 1200s
"firm belief in the reliability of someone or something"
settled as the standard English word for firm confidence in someone
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