Where does “kerwallop” come from?
kerwallop (English) comes from English wallop, from Middle English wallopen, from Old French waloper — to gallop.
kerwallop (English): A sudden wallop or onrush; With a sudden wallop...
Definitions
- A sudden wallop or onrush; With a sudden wallop...
Ancestry of “kerwallop”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | wallop | A heavy blow, punch; A person's ability to throw... |
| 2 | Middle English | wallopen | gallop |
| 3 | Old French | waloper | to gallop |