Where does “dad” come from?
Dad comes from Middle English dadd, of unknown origin.
dad (English): A father, a male parent; Synonyms: dada, daddy,...
Definitions
- A father, a male parent; Synonyms: dada, daddy,...
Ancestry of “dad”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Dade | — |