Where does “scratching” come from?
Scratching comes from Middle English scracchen, of uncertain origin and ultimate etymology.
scratching (English): present participle of scratch; The act or sound...
Definitions
- present participle of scratch; The act or sound...
Ancestry of “scratching”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | scratch | To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially... |
| 2 | Middle English | scracchen | — |
Words derived from “scratching”