Where does “turmoil” come from?
Turmoil comes from Old French tremouille, whose origin and original meaning are not established.
turmoil (English): A state of great disorder or uncertainty;...
Definitions
- A state of great disorder or uncertainty;...
Ancestry of “turmoil”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | tremouille | the hopper of a mill |