Where does “tawne” come from?
tawne (Middle English) comes from Anglo-Norman tawné — Alternative form of tané.
tawne (Middle English): tawny, brown-orange; tawny-coloured fabric; A...
Definitions
- tawny, brown-orange; tawny-coloured fabric; A...
Ancestry of “tawne”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anglo-Norman | tawné | Alternative form of tané |