Where does “flounce” come from?
I need to flag that the chain provided (Norwegian flunsa → English flounce) appears incomplete or problematic. The chain shows only one language before English, which would make flounce a direct borrowing from Norwegian. However, this contradicts standard etymological understanding, as flounce typically traces back further (often to Old Norse or similar Germanic roots).
Additionally, the "Known meaning: (unknown)" instruction creates a conflict with the rule to "weave in the oldest one to explain the sense development"—I cannot explain sense development for an unknown meaning.
Could you verify:
1. Is the chain complete? Should there be earlier languages listed?
2. Should the known meaning be specified (e.g., "to move with sudden jerky motions")?
Without this clarification, I cannot write an accurate one-sentence summary that meets all the stated rules.
flounce (English): To move in an exaggerated, bouncy manner; To...
Definitions
- To move in an exaggerated, bouncy manner; To...
Ancestry of “flounce”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Norwegian | flunsa | hurry |
Words derived from “flounce”