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