Where does “scowleth” come from?
scowleth (English) comes from English scowl, from Middle English scowlen.
scowleth (English): third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “scowleth”, step by step
scowleth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English scowl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | scowl | The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning;... |
| 2 | Middle English | scowlen | — |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |