Where does “drone” come from?
drone (Dutch) comes from English drone, from Middle English drounen — to roar, bellow.
drone (Dutch): a male bee or wasp; a drone; a remotely...
Definitions
- a male bee or wasp; a drone; a remotely...
Ancestry of “drone”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | drone | A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but... |
| 2 | Middle English | drounen | to roar, bellow |