Where does “asking” come from?
Asking derives from Middle English asking, from Old English āscung, a noun form related to the verb meaning to request or inquire.
asking (English): present participle of ask; The act or process of...
Definitions
- present participle of ask; The act or process of...
Ancestry of “asking”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | asking | Alternative form of askynge |
| 2 | Old English | āscung | asking; question; inquiry |
Words derived from “asking”