Where does “hiss” come from?
Hiss comes from Middle English hissen, of unknown origin and meaning.
hiss (English): A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or...
Definitions
- A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or...
Ancestry of “hiss”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | hissen | — |