Where does “rubber check” come from?
rubber check (English) comes from English bounce, from Middle English bunsen — to beat, thump.
rubber check (English): A check that is rejected by the bank against...
Definitions
- A check that is rejected by the bank against...
Ancestry of “rubber check”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | bounce | To change the direction of motion after hitting... |
| 2 | Middle English | bunsen | to beat, thump |
Words derived from “rubber check”