Where does “droneth” come from?
droneth (English) comes from English drone, from Middle English drounen — to roar, bellow.
droneth (English): third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “droneth”, step by step
droneth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English drone
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | drone | A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but... |
| 2 | Middle English | drounen | to roar, bellow |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |