Where does “боб” come from?
боб (Macedonian) comes from English Bob, from Middle English bobben — to strike, to shake; to strike, beat, shake, jog.
боб (Macedonian): beans
Ancestry of “боб”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Bob | A generic male person |
| 2 | Middle English | bobben | to strike, to shake; to strike, beat, shake, jog |