Where does “Harlicken” come from?
Harlicken (English) comes from Middle French Harlequin, from Old French Harlequin, from Old English Herla Cyning — {{w|King Herla}}.
Ancestry of “Harlicken”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | Harlequin | — |
| 2 | Old French | Harlequin | — |
| 3 | Old English | Herla Cyning | {{w|King Herla}} |