Where does “pocket ayr” come from?
pocket ayr (Cornish) comes from Cornish pocket, from English pocket, from Middle English pocket, from Anglo-Norman fro.
pocket ayr (Cornish): air pocket
Definitions
- air pocket
Ancestry of “pocket ayr”, step by step
pocket ayr traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish pocket
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | ||
| 2 | English | A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for... | |
| 3 | Middle English | bag, sack | |
| 4 | Anglo-Norman | fro | — |
via Cornish ayr
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | ayr | air |