Where does “ruder” come from?
ruder (Middle English) comes from Old English rōþor, from Proto-Germanic rōþrą, from Proto-Indo-European h₁reh₁- — to row; to separate; loose, sparse, rare.
ruder (Middle English): Alternative form of rother
Definitions
- Alternative form of rother
Ancestry of “ruder”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | rōþor | oar, rudder |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | rōþrą | oar; rudder |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁reh₁- | to row; to separate; loose, sparse, rare |
Words derived from “ruder”