Where does “grommet” come from?
grommet (English) comes from French gromette — curb chain.
grommet (English): A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic...
Definitions
- A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic...
Ancestry of “grommet”, step by step
grommet traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via French gromette
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | gromette | curb chain |
via Middle French gromette
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | gromette | — |