Where does “hough” come from?
Hough comes from Middle English ho, Old English hū, Proto-Germanic hwaz, and ultimately Proto-Indo-European roots including ḱe-, kewh₂-, kewk-, and kew-.
hough (English): The hollow behind the knee; To hamstring;...
Definitions
- The hollow behind the knee; To hamstring;...
Ancestry of “hough”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | hough | — |
| 2 | Old English | hōh | heel, hough; hill spur, promontory; promontory |
| 3 | Proto-West Germanic | *hą̄h | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | hanhaz | heel |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱenk- | to hang |
Words derived from “hough”