An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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stand
  ایستادن  
istâdan (#)
Fr.: être ou se tenir debout  

To have or maintain an upright position, supported by one’s feet; rise to one’s feet (OxfordDictionaries.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E. standen, from O.En. standan “occupy a place; stand firm; stay, be, exist; oppose, resist attack; stand up, be on one’s feet;” cognate with O.Norse standa, O.Saxon and Gothic standan, O.H.G. stantan, Du. staan, Ger. stehen, cognate with Pers. istâdan, as below.

Etymology (PE): Istâdan “to stand,” from Mid.Pers. êstâtan; O.Pers./Av. sta- “to stand, stand still; set;”
Av. hištaiti; cf. Skt. sthâ- “to stand;” Gk. histemi “put, place, weigh,” stasis “a standing still;” L. stare “to stand;” Lith. statau “place;” Goth. standan; PIE base *sta- “to stand.”