Where does “toss” come from?
Toss comes from Middle English tossen, of unknown origin and meaning.
toss (English): A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial...
Definitions
- A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial...
Ancestry of “toss”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | tossen | to buffet about, agitate, toss; to sift or winnow |