Where does “jumblement” come from?
jumblement (English) comes from English jumble, from Middle English jumbelen, from Middle English jumpen — to walk quickly, run, jump; to jump.
jumblement (English): A confused mixture
Ancestry of “jumblement”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | jumble | To mix or confuse; To meet or unite in a confused... |
| 2 | Middle English | jumbelen | — |
| 3 | Middle English | jumpen | to walk quickly, run, jump; to jump |