Where does “hurtling” come from?
Hurtling derives from Middle English hurtlen, a verb of uncertain origin and meaning.
hurtling (English): present participle of hurtle; The act of...
Definitions
- present participle of hurtle; The act of...
Ancestry of “hurtling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hurtle | To move rapidly, violently, or without control;... |
| 2 | Middle English | hurtelen | — |
| 3 | Middle English | hurten | — |
| 4 | Old Northern French | hurter | — |
Words derived from “hurtling”