Where does “sea-purse” come from?
sea-purse (English) comes from English sea puss, from Quiripi seépus — river.
sea-purse (English): The egg case of skate, shark or ratfish; a...
Definitions
- The egg case of skate, shark or ratfish; a...
Ancestry of “sea-purse”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | sea puss | A strong seaward current; a riptide or undertow,... |
| 2 | Quiripi | seépus | river |
Words derived from “sea-purse”