Where does “bilge” come from?
Bilge comes from Middle English bilge, from Old Northern French boulge, ultimately referring to a bag or pouch.
bilge (English): The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a...
Definitions
- The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a...
Ancestry of “bilge”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | bulge | Something sticking out from a surface; a... |
| 2 | Middle English | bulge | leather bag; hump |
| 3 | Old Northern French | boulge | leather bag |
Words derived from “bilge”