Where does “reeleth” come from?
reeleth (English) comes from English reel, from Middle English reel, from Old English rēol.
reeleth (English): third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “reeleth”, step by step
reeleth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English reel
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | reel | A shaky or unsteady gait; A lively dance... |
| 2 | Middle English | reel | — |
| 3 | Old English | rēol | — |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |