Where does “bradawl” come from?
bradawl (English) comes from English awl, from Middle English aul, from Old English æl, from Proto-West Germanic āl, from Proto-Germanic ēlaz — eel.
bradawl (English): An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight...
Definitions
- An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight...
Ancestry of “bradawl”, step by step
bradawl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English awl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | awl | A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as... |
| 2 | Middle English | aul | — |
| 3 | Old English | æl | awl, hook, fork; Alternative form of æl; eel |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | āl | eel |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | ēlaz | eel |
via English Brad
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Brad | also used as a formal given name |