Where does “hum” come from?
Hum comes from Middle English hummen, of uncertain origin and meaning.
hum (English): A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips...
Definitions
- A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips...
Ancestry of “hum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | hummen | to hum, buzz, drone, make a murmuring sound to... |