Where does “babbitt” come from?
babbitt (English) comes from English Babbitt — A person who subscribes complacently to...
babbitt (English): To line (something) with babbitt metal to reduce friction
Definitions
- To line (something) with babbitt metal to reduce friction
Ancestry of “babbitt”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Babbitt | A person who subscribes complacently to... |