Where does “rustling” come from?
Rustling comes from Middle English rustelen, from Old English hrūxlian, whose original meaning is unknown.
rustling (English): present participle of rustle; A series of rustles
Definitions
- present participle of rustle; A series of rustles
Ancestry of “rustling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | rustlynge | — |
| 2 | Old English | hrȳstlende | — |
| 3 | Old English | hrȳstlan | to rustle |