Where does “pounen” come from?

pounen (Middle English) comes from Old English pūnian, from Proto-Germanic pūnōną — to break to pieces, pulverise.

pounen (Middle English): To pound to dust; to powder by crushing; To...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Old English	pūnian	to pound, beat, bray, bruise, crush; to pound,...
2	Proto-Germanic	pūnōną	to break to pieces, pulverise

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