Where does “throb” come from?
Throb comes from Middle English throbben, of uncertain origin and meaning.
throb (English): To pound or beat rapidly or violently; To vibrate...
Definitions
- To pound or beat rapidly or violently; To vibrate...
Ancestry of “throb”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | throbben | — |