Where does “broody” come from?
broody (English) comes from Middle English brody, from Old English brōdiġ — broody.
broody (English): A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs;...
Definitions
- A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs;...
Ancestry of “broody”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | brody | — |
| 2 | Old English | brōdiġ | broody |
Words derived from “broody”