Where does “riffle” come from?
Riffle comes from Middle English rifflen, from Old Norse hrufla, meaning to wrinkle or curl.
riffle (English): A swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken...
Definitions
- A swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken...
Ancestry of “riffle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ruffle | Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as... |
| 2 | Middle English | ruffelen | — |
| 3 | Old Norse | hrufla | to graze, scratch |
Words derived from “riffle”