Where does “hermelin” come from?
hermelin (German) comes from Middle High German hermelîn.
hermelin (German): ermine (Mustela erminea)
Definitions
- ermine (Mustela erminea)
Ancestry of “hermelin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle High German | hermelîn | — |