Where does “bat” come from?
bat (Middle English) comes from Old English batt — bat, club, cudgel.
bat (Middle English): A mace, bat, or morningstar; A pole or stick used...
Definitions
- A mace, bat, or morningstar; A pole or stick used...
Ancestry of “bat”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | batt | bat, club, cudgel |