Where does “nook” come from?

Nook comes from Middle English noke, of unknown origin and ultimate meaning.

nook (English): A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove; A...

Definitions

  1. A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove; A...

Ancestry of “nook”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishnoke

Words derived from “nook

Every word from Middle English noke