Where does “murky” come from?
Murky comes from Middle English mirky, whose ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
murky (English): Hard to see through, as a fog or mist; Dark, dim,...
Definitions
- Hard to see through, as a fog or mist; Dark, dim,...
Ancestry of “murky”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | mirky | — |
Words derived from “murky”