Where does “hornpipe” come from?
Hornpipe comes from Middle English hornpipe, combining Middle English horn and Old English pīpe, which derives from Proto-Germanic pīpǭ, while horn traces to Proto-Germanic hurną and Proto-Indo-European ḱer-.
hornpipe (English): A musical instrument consisting of a wooden pipe,...
Definitions
- A musical instrument consisting of a wooden pipe,...
Ancestry of “hornpipe”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | hornpipe | Alternative form of hornepipe |