Where does “gag” come from?
Gag comes from Middle English gaggen, of unknown origin.
gag (English): A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the...
Definitions
- A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the...
Ancestry of “gag”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | gaggen | — |