Where does “drabbie” come from?
drabbie (English) comes from English drab, from Old French drap, from Latin drappum — accusative singular of drappus.
drabbie (English): A dowdy person
Definitions
- A dowdy person
Ancestry of “drabbie”, step by step
drabbie traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English drab
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | drab | A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having... |
| 2 | Old French | drap | sheet or covering; clothing |
| 3 | Latin | drappum | accusative singular of drappus |
via English ie
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ie | Alternative form of i.e |