Where does “skirtalls” come from?
skirtalls (English) comes from English skirt, from Middle English skyrte, from Old Norse skyrta, from Proto-Germanic skurtijǭ — skirt, apron.
skirtalls (English): Overalls with a skirt at the bottom
Definitions
- Overalls with a skirt at the bottom
Ancestry of “skirtalls”, step by step
skirtalls traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English skirt
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | skirt | An article of clothing, usually worn by women and... |
| 2 | Middle English | skyrte | The lower half of a robe, overcoat, or vest; The... |
| 3 | Old Norse | skyrta | shirt |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | skurtijǭ | skirt, apron |
via English overalls
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | overalls | Loose fitting garment worn over regular clothes... |