Where does “staking” come from?
staking (English) comes from Middle English stakyng, from Old English stacung, from Old English stacian — to drive stakes.
staking (English): present participle of stake; An act of stabbing...
Definitions
- present participle of stake; An act of stabbing...
Ancestry of “staking”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | stakyng | The insertion of a stake; A fish trap made with... |
| 2 | Old English | stacung | staking |
| 3 | Old English | stacian | to drive stakes |