Where does “rudder” come from?
Rudder comes from Middle English rodder, from Old English rōþor, from Proto-Germanic rōþrą, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning to row or move.
rudder (English): An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The...
Definitions
- An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The...
Ancestry of “rudder”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | rother | A rudder or till; a steering implement for a... |
| 2 | Old English | rōþor | oar, rudder |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | rōþrą | oar; rudder |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁reh₁- | to row; to separate; loose, sparse, rare |
Words derived from “rudder”