Where does “knop” come from?
knop (English) comes from Middle English knop, from Middle Dutch knoppe, from Proto-Germanic knuppô — knob; lump, clod.
knop (English): A knob, usually ornamental
Definitions
- A knob, usually ornamental
Ancestry of “knop”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | knop | A decorative or ornamental knob; Another... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | knoppe | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | knuppô | knob; lump, clod |
Words derived from “knop”