Where does “burr” come from?
Burr comes from Old English byrst, from Proto-Germanic brestuz, from Proto-Indo-European bʰr̥stís, ultimately derived from the root bʰr̥s- meaning to bristle or stand on end.
burr (English): A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or...
Definitions
- A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or...
Ancestry of “burr”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | burgh | a small mound, often used in reference to tumuli;... |
| 2 | Middle English | borwe | — |
| 3 | Old English | burh | Alternative form of burg; fortress; hill |
| 4 | Old English | burg | city; town; a fortified place: stronghold, fort,... |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | burgz | fortification, stronghold; city |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰr̥ǵʰ- | — |
Words derived from “burr”