Andeis comes from the Old Norse word "andeis," meaning "spirit" or "soul," used in the 14th century.
A term used in certain dialects to refer to a type of fish, particularly in the context of fishing or culinary discussions.
The word 'andeis' is derived from Old Norse 'andeis', which referred to a specific type of fish, likely related to the modern term for eel. Its usage in fishing communities reflects the importance of this fish in the diet and economy of Norse societies. Key roots: *h₂enti (Proto-Indo-European: "front, facing, before").
Gothic 'andeis' is attested in the Codex Argenteus, Wulfila's 4th-century translation of the Bible into Gothic — the earliest substantial text in any Germanic language and our primary source for Gothic vocabulary.