Where does “crackling” come from?
Crackling comes from Middle English crakelen, a frequentative verb denoting repeated sharp sounds or breaking noises.
crackling (English): Fat that, after roasting a joint, hardens and...
Definitions
- Fat that, after roasting a joint, hardens and...
Ancestry of “crackling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | crackle | A fizzing, popping sound; A style of glaze giving... |
| 2 | Middle English | crakelen | — |
Words derived from “crackling”