Where does “ungarter” come from?
ungarter (English) comes from English garter, from Old French gartier.
ungarter (English): To remove the garter or garters from
Definitions
- To remove the garter or garters from
Ancestry of “ungarter”, step by step
ungarter traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English garter
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | garter | A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or... |
| 2 | Old French | gartier | — |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |