Where does “trampolinist” come from?
trampolinist (English) comes from English trampoline, from Spanish trampolín, from Italian trampolino, from Italian trampolo, from German trampeln, from Middle High German trampeln, from Middle Low German trampeln — to walk with heavy steps.
trampolinist (English): A person who takes part in trampolining
Definitions
- A person who takes part in trampolining
Ancestry of “trampolinist”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | trampoline | A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of... |
| 2 | Spanish | trampolín | springboard, diving board; trampoline |
| 3 | Italian | trampolino | springboard, diving board; stepping stone,... |
| 4 | Italian | trampolo | stilt |
| 5 | German | trampeln | to trample |
| 6 | Middle High German | trampeln | — |
| 7 | Middle Low German | trampeln | to walk with heavy steps |