Where does “crags” come from?
Crags derives from English crag, which may be related to English craw, though the exact origin and connection remain uncertain.
crags (English): plural of crag
Definitions
- plural of crag
Ancestry of “crags”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crag | A rocky outcrop; a rugged steep rock or cliff; A... |
| 2 | English | craw | The stomach of an animal; The crop of a bird; To... |
| 3 | German | Grau | grey |
| 4 | Middle High German | grā | — |
| 5 | Old High German | grāo | grey |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | grēwaz | grey |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰreh₁- | to become green, grow; to grow; to green, to grow |