Where does “bodkin” come from?
Bodkin comes from Middle English boydekin, which derives from Middle English boyde, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
bodkin (English): A small sharp pointed tool for making holes in...
Definitions
- A small sharp pointed tool for making holes in...
Ancestry of “bodkin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | boydekin | dagger |
| 2 | Middle English | boyde | — |
Words derived from “bodkin”