Where does “puren” come from?
puren (Middle English) comes from Ancient Greek πρῖνος — holm oak, ilex; kermes oak.
puren (Middle English): to gaze intently, look closely
Definitions
- to gaze intently, look closely
Ancestry of “puren”, step by step
puren traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek πρῖνος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πρῖνος | holm oak, ilex; kermes oak |
via Old English purian
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | purian | to look into, investigate |