Where does “doornail” come from?
doornail (English) comes from Middle English dore-nail.
doornail (English): A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in...
Definitions
- A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in...
Ancestry of “doornail”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | dore-nail | — |