Where does “churn” come from?
Churn comes from Middle English cherne, derived from Old English -en suffix combined with Proto-Germanic jainaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots i- and en.
churn (English): To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir...
Definitions
- To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir...
Ancestry of “churn”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | chyrne | Alternative form of cherne; Alternative form of... |
| 2 | Old English | ċyrn | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | kirnijǭ | a churn |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | kernǭ | butter tub; creme |
Words derived from “churn”