Where does “smearcian” come from?
smearcian (Old English) comes from Proto-Germanic smarōną — to mock; scoff at; deride.
smearcian (Old English): to smile
Definitions
- to smile
Ancestry of “smearcian”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | smarōną | to mock; scoff at; deride |