Where does “throbber” come from?
throbber (English) comes from English throb, from Middle English throbben.
throbber (English): A widget consisting of a static image that...
Definitions
- A widget consisting of a static image that...
Ancestry of “throbber”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | throb | To pound or beat rapidly or violently; To vibrate... |
| 2 | Middle English | throbben | — |