Where does “lash” come from?
Lash comes from Middle French lachier, from Old French lacier, meaning to tie or bind.
lash (English): The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which...
Definitions
- The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which...
Ancestry of “lash”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | lachier | — |
| 2 | Old French | lacier | to lace |
| 3 | Latin | laqueo | dative singular of laqueus; ablative singular of... |
| 4 | Latin | laqueus | noose; snare, gin, trap |
| 5 | Proto-Italic | lakw- | to ensnare |
Words derived from “lash”