Where does “kempe” come from?
kempe (Middle English) comes from Old English cenep, from Proto-Germanic kanipaz, from Proto-Indo-European ǵénus — cheek; jaw; chin.
kempe (Middle English): A fighter, battler, or soldier; one who wars; A...
Definitions
- A fighter, battler, or soldier; one who wars; A...
Ancestry of “kempe”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | cenep | mustache; the bit of a bridle |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | kanipaz | hair on the chin or cheek, beard, whiskers,... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵénus | cheek; jaw; chin |
Words derived from “kempe”