Where does “sheldrake” come from?
sheldrake (English) comes from Middle English sheld- — parti-colored.
sheldrake (English): An Old World duck of the genus "Tadorna"; A...
Definitions
- An Old World duck of the genus "Tadorna"; A...
Ancestry of “sheldrake”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | sheld- | parti-colored |