Where does “unhasp” come from?
unhasp (English) comes from English hasp, from Middle English haspe, from Old English hæsp, from Frankish haspija, from Proto-Germanic haspijǭ, from Proto-Indo-European kh₂em- — to bend, to curve.
unhasp (English): To unfasten
Definitions
- To unfasten
Ancestry of “unhasp”, step by step
unhasp traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hasp
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hasp | A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a... |
| 2 | Middle English | haspe | — |
| 3 | Old English | hæsp | — |
| 4 | Frankish | haspija | — |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | haspijǭ | clasp; hasp; reel |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | kh₂em- | to bend, to curve |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |