Where does “treadle” come from?
Treadle comes from Middle English tredel and Old English tredel, of uncertain origin and meaning.
treadle (English): A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates...
Definitions
- A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates...
Ancestry of “treadle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | tredel | A treadle; a pedal for powering a loom; A... |
| 2 | Old English | tredel | — |
Words derived from “treadle”