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Where does “harsh” come from?

Harsh derives from Middle English harsk, of uncertain origin and ultimate meaning.

harsh (English): Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses;...

Definitions

  1. Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses;...

Ancestry of “harsh”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishharsk—

Words derived from “harsh”

  • harshly
  • harshness
  • overharsh
  • harshen
Every word from Middle English harsk →