Where does “pebble” come from?
Pebble comes from Middle English pepulle, from Old English papol, of uncertain origin.
pebble (English): A small stone, especially one rounded by the...
Definitions
- A small stone, especially one rounded by the...
Ancestry of “pebble”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | pibel | pebble, a small stone; a stone thrown or... |
| 2 | Old English | papol-stān | pebble-stone |