Where does “puffing” come from?
Puffing derives from English puff, which comes from Middle English puff, ultimately from Old English pyf.
puffing (English): present participle of puff; Leaving a car engine...
Definitions
- present participle of puff; Leaving a car engine...
Ancestry of “puffing”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | puff | A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath... |
| 2 | Middle English | puff | — |
| 3 | Old English | pyf | a blast of wind, puff |
Words derived from “puffing”