An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Closely related, connected, or pertinent to the matter at hand.

Etymology (EN): From Fr. relevant “depending upon,” from M.L. relevantem (nominative relevans), from stem of L. relevare “to lessen, lighten,” from intensive prefix → re-

• levare “to lift up, lighten,” from levis “not heavy;” from PIE root *leg^wh-

Etymology (PE): Dabuste, from Gilaki dabuste “tied, bound,” from Gilaki dabustan “to tie, bind, close,” variants dabastan, Mâzandarâni davəstən; Pers. bastan “to tie, bind, shut, close” (Mid.Pers. bastan/vastan “to bind, shut,” Av./O.Pers. band- “to bind, fetter,” banda- “band, tie,” Skt. bandh- “to bind, tie, fasten,” PIE *bhendh- “to bind,” cf. Ger. binden, E. bind).