Where does “plangent” come from?
plangent (English) comes from Latin plangēns — striking, beating.
plangent (English): Having a loud, mournful sound; Beating, dashing,...
Definitions
- Having a loud, mournful sound; Beating, dashing,...
Ancestry of “plangent”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | plangēns | striking, beating |