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It is derived from Norwegian and means "well-being."Most of the old religions derive from a patriarchal phase.I have derived inexpressible comfort from it.
Etymology:
From Old French deriver, from Latin derivare, from de- meaning down, away + rivus meaning stream, literally to draw off (water).
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