Where does “pirn” come from?
pirn (English) comes from English prin, from English prene, from Old English prēon, from Proto-Germanic preunaz, from Proto-Indo-European brewn- — protrusion, tip, edge.
pirn (English): A cone-shaped spool or bobbin on which thread or...
Definitions
- A cone-shaped spool or bobbin on which thread or...
Ancestry of “pirn”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | prin | Alternative spelling of preen |
| 2 | English | prene | spike, nail |
| 3 | Old English | prēon | pin, brooch needle |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | preunaz | knitting needle; pin |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | brewn- | protrusion, tip, edge |