Where does “hrukka” come from?
hrukka (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic hrunkijō, from Proto-Indo-European sḱer- — to caw, crow.
hrukka (Old Norse): wrinkle
Definitions
- wrinkle
Ancestry of “hrukka”, step by step
hrukka traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic hrunkijō
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | hrunkijō | — |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | sḱer- | to caw, crow |
via Proto-Germanic hrunkǭ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | hrunkǭ | wrinkle, crease |