Where does “cackly” come from?
cackly (English) comes from English cackle, from Middle English caclen.
cackly (English): Resembling or characterised by cackling
Definitions
- Resembling or characterised by cackling
Ancestry of “cackly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | cackle | The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying... |
| 2 | Middle English | caclen | — |