Where does “mutter” come from?
Mutter is an English word derived from Hindi मटर, whose earlier origin and meaning are not established.
mutter (English): A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of...
Definitions
- A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of...
Ancestry of “mutter”, step by step
mutter traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hindi मटर
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | मटर | pea |
via Middle English muteren
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | muteren | — |