Where does “goggles” come from?
Goggles comes from Middle English gogelen, of unknown origin and earliest meaning.
goggles (English): Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit...
Definitions
- Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit...
Ancestry of “goggles”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | goggle | To stare with wide eyes; To roll the eyes; A... |
| 2 | Middle English | gogelen | to roll , to look sideways |