Where does “brothel” come from?
Brothel comes from Middle English brothel, from English house, from Middle English hus, from Proto-Germanic hūsą, from Proto-Indo-European éǵh₂ meaning to dwell.
brothel (English): A house of prostitution; A wretch; a depraved or...
Definitions
- A house of prostitution; A wretch; a depraved or...
Ancestry of “brothel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | brothel | — |
| 2 | Old English | brēoþel | degenerative, corruptive |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | breuþaną | to fall apart; crumble |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰer- | to bear, carry |
Words derived from “brothel”