Where does “crike” come from?
crike (Middle English) comes from Old Norse kriki — bend; nook.
crike (Middle English): muscular spasm of the neck
Definitions
- muscular spasm of the neck
Ancestry of “crike”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | kriki | bend; nook |