Where does “jag” come from?

Jag comes from Middle English jagge and Middle English jaggen, whose ultimate origin and meaning remain uncertain.

jag (English): A sharp projection; A part broken off; a...

Definitions

  1. A sharp projection; A part broken off; a...

Ancestry of “jag”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishjagge—
2Middle Englishjaggento pierce, prod, stir up, arouse

Words derived from “jag”

Every word from Middle English jaggen →Every word from Middle English jagge →