Where does “stenchful” come from?
stenchful (English) comes from English stench, from Middle English stench, from Old English stenċ, from Proto-Germanic stankwiz, from Proto-Indo-European stengʷ- — to push.
stenchful (English): Full of stench; foul-smelling
Definitions
- Full of stench; foul-smelling
Ancestry of “stenchful”, step by step
stenchful traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English stench
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | stench | a strong foul smell; a stink; A foul quality; A... |
| 2 | Middle English | stench | A stench; a displeasing or repulsive smell;... |
| 3 | Old English | stenċ | stench, odor, fragrance |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | stankwiz | odor; fragrance; stench |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | stengʷ- | to push |
via English ful
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ful | — |