Where does “bone” come from?
bone (Middle English) comes from Old English bune — cup, beaker, drinking vessel; reed, cane; reed.
bone (Middle English): Alternative form of bon; Alternative form of boon
Definitions
- Alternative form of bon; Alternative form of boon
Ancestry of “bone”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | bune | cup, beaker, drinking vessel; reed, cane; reed |