Where does “ug” come from?
Ug is an English word of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old Norse uggr and Icelandic uggi, though the exact meaning and sense development remain unknown.
ug (English): A feeling of fear, horror or disgust; An object...
Definitions
- A feeling of fear, horror or disgust; An object...
Ancestry of “ug”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | ugge | — |
| 2 | Old Norse | uggr | fear, apprehension |