Where does “badminton” come from?
badminton (Malay) comes from English Badminton, from Old English Badimyncgtun — estate of Baduhelm.
badminton (Malay): The sport of badminton
Definitions
- The sport of badminton
Ancestry of “badminton”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Badminton | OS grid ref ST8082 |
| 2 | Old English | Badimyncgtun | estate of Baduhelm |