Where does “crease” come from?
Crease comes from Middle English crest, a word of uncertain origin and meaning.
crease (English): A line or mark made by folding or doubling any...
Definitions
- A line or mark made by folding or doubling any...
Ancestry of “crease”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | creast | — |
| 2 | Middle English | crest | ridge, crest |
Words derived from “crease”