Where does “came” come from?
came (French) comes from Dutch kam, from Middle Dutch kamp.
came (French): cam; first-person singular present indicative of...
Definitions
- cam; first-person singular present indicative of...
Ancestry of “came”, step by step
came traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch kam
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | kam | A comb, utensil to groom hair, fur etc; A ridge,... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | kamp | — |
via French camelote
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | camelote | poor quality goods; junk, rubbish, tat |