Where does “craving” come from?
Craving comes from Middle English craven, from Old English crafian, from Old French cravanter, from Latin crepo meaning to creak or rattle, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ḱorh₂-.
craving (English): A strong desire; yearning; present participle of...
Definitions
- A strong desire; yearning; present participle of...
Ancestry of “craving”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | cravinge | — |
| 2 | Old English | crafing | claim, demand |
Words derived from “craving”