Where does “prowling” come from?
Prowling comes from Middle English prollen, of unknown origin and meaning.
prowling (English): present participle of prowl; The act of one who...
Definitions
- present participle of prowl; The act of one who...
Ancestry of “prowling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | prowl | To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy... |
| 2 | Middle English | prollen | — |
Words derived from “prowling”