Where does “girl” come from?
Girl comes from Middle English gerle, which derives from Old English gyrele, of unknown origin.
girl (English): A female child, adolescent, or a young woman; A...
Definitions
- A female child, adolescent, or a young woman; A...
Ancestry of “girl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | gerle | child, kid |
| 2 | Old English | gyrele | — |
Words derived from “girl”