Where does “prene” come from?
prene (English) comes from Old English prēon, from Proto-Germanic preunaz, from Proto-Indo-European brewn- — protrusion, tip, edge.
prene (English): spike, nail
Ancestry of “prene”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | prēon | pin, brooch needle |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | preunaz | knitting needle; pin |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | brewn- | protrusion, tip, edge |
Words derived from “prene”