Where does “dank” come from?
Dank comes from Middle English danke, whose origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
dank (English): Dark, damp and humid; Highly potent; Great,...
Definitions
- Dark, damp and humid; Highly potent; Great,...
Ancestry of “dank”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | danke | wet, damp; dampness, moisture |