Where does “stumble” come from?
Stumble comes from Proto-Germanic stam-, a root of uncertain origin and meaning related to unsteady movement.
stumble (English): A fall, trip or substantial misstep; An error or...
Definitions
- A fall, trip or substantial misstep; An error or...
Ancestry of “stumble”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | stam- | to trip up; to stammer, stutter |