Where does “rub” come from?
Rub comes from Middle English rubben, from Saterland Frisian rubben, of unknown ultimate origin.
rub (English): An act of rubbing; A difficulty or problem; A...
Definitions
- An act of rubbing; A difficulty or problem; A...
Ancestry of “rub”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | rubben | — |
| 2 | Saterland Frisian | rubben | — |