Where does “crackle” come from?
Crackle comes from Middle English crakelen, a frequentative verb formation indicating repeated or continuous cracking sounds.
crackle (English): A fizzing, popping sound; A style of glaze giving...
Definitions
- A fizzing, popping sound; A style of glaze giving...
Ancestry of “crackle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | crakelen | — |
Words derived from “crackle”