Where does “siss” come from?
siss (English) comes from Middle English sissen, from Middle Dutch cissen.
siss (English): A hissing noise; To make a hissing sound
Definitions
- A hissing noise; To make a hissing sound
Ancestry of “siss”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | sissen | to hiss; buzz; hum |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | cissen | — |