Where does “shark” come from?
Shark comes from German Schurke, a word of uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.
shark (English): A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder...
Definitions
- A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder...
Ancestry of “shark”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Schurke | villain, scoundrel |