Where does “cackle” come from?
Cackle comes from Middle English caclen, of uncertain origin and meaning.
cackle (English): The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying...
Definitions
- The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying...
Ancestry of “cackle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | caclen | — |