Where does “smell” come from?
smell (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk smelle — to bang, to produce a loud noise.
smell (Norwegian Nynorsk): a bang; a knock, an impact
Definitions
- a bang; a knock, an impact
Ancestry of “smell”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | smelle | to bang, to produce a loud noise |