Where does “RIB” come from?
RIB (English) comes from Middle English rib, from Old English ribb, from Proto-West Germanic ribb, from Proto-Germanic ribją, from Proto-Indo-European h₁rebʰ- — to cover, to roof; rib.
RIB (English): Rigid inflatable boat — A lightweight inflatable...
Definitions
- Rigid inflatable boat — A lightweight inflatable...
Ancestry of “RIB”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | rib | — |
| 2 | Old English | ribb | rib |
| 3 | Proto-West Germanic | ribb | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | ribją | rib; reef, ridge |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁rebʰ- | to cover, to roof; rib |