Where does “kegerator” come from?
kegerator (English) comes from English keg, from Middle English kag, from Old Norse kaggi, from Proto-Germanic kagô — pin, stick; bush, shrub, treestump.
kegerator (English): A refrigerator adapted for storing and serving...
Definitions
- A refrigerator adapted for storing and serving...
Ancestry of “kegerator”, step by step
kegerator traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English keg
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | keg | A round, traditionally wooden container of lesser... |
| 2 | Middle English | kag | — |
| 3 | Old Norse | kaggi | keg, cask |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | kagô | pin, stick; bush, shrub, treestump |
via English refrigerator
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | refrigerator | A household appliance used for keeping food fresh... |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | refrīgerātor | — |