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
- A sharp projection; A part broken off; a...
Ancestry of “jag”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | jagge | — |
| 2 | Middle English | jaggen | to pierce, prod, stir up, arouse |