Where does “muffin” come from?

Muffin derives from English moofin, of uncertain origin and unknown meaning.

muffin (English): A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two...

Definitions

  1. A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two...

Ancestry of “muffin”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishmoofin
2Low Germanmuffesmall cake

Words derived from “muffin

Every word from Low German muffeEvery word from English moofin