Where does “fibber” come from?
fibber (English) comes from English fib, from English fibula, from Italian fibula, from Spanish fíbula, from French fibule, from German Fibula, from Portuguese fíbula, from Latin fibula — forms relational adjectives.
fibber (English): A liar
Definitions
- A liar
Ancestry of “fibber”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | fib | A lie, especially one that is more or less... |
| 2 | English | fibula | An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing... |
| 3 | Italian | fibula | fibula, calf bone |
| 4 | Spanish | fíbula | fibula; clamp connection |
| 5 | French | fibule | fibula ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin |
| 6 | German | Fibula | — |
| 7 | Portuguese | fíbula | fibula |
| 8 | Latin | fibula | clasp, buckle, brooch |
| 9 | Latin | -āris | first conjugation |
| 10 | Latin | -ālis | — |
| 11 | Proto-Italic | -ālis | forms relational adjectives |