Where does “bounceth” come from?
bounceth (English) comes from English bounce, from Middle English bunsen — to beat, thump.
bounceth (English): third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “bounceth”, step by step
bounceth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English bounce
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bounce | To change the direction of motion after hitting... |
| 2 | Middle English | bunsen | to beat, thump |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |