Where does “firse” come from?
firse (Middle English) comes from Old English fyrs, from Old English fyres — furze.
firse (Middle English): Furze or gorse; Clumps of furze for use in fires
Definitions
- Furze or gorse; Clumps of furze for use in fires
Ancestry of “firse”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old English | fyrs | furze, gorse, bramble |
| 2 | Old English | fyres | furze |
Words derived from “firse”