Where does “grofgrein” come from?
grofgrein (Afrikaans) comes from Dutch grofgrein, from Middle French gros-grain — grosgrain.
grofgrein (Afrikaans): grosgrain
Definitions
- grosgrain
Ancestry of “grofgrein”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | grofgrein | grosgrain |
| 2 | Middle French | gros-grain | grosgrain |