Where does “yerk” come from?
yerk (Middle English) comes from Old English ġearc — active, quick; ready, active, quick.
yerk (Middle English): sudden motion
Definitions
- sudden motion
Ancestry of “yerk”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | ġearc | active, quick; ready, active, quick |