Where does “skowner” come from?
skowner (Scots) comes from Middle English skoneren — to feel sick or disgusted.
skowner (Scots): to shrink back; flinch
Definitions
- to shrink back; flinch
Ancestry of “skowner”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | skoneren | to feel sick or disgusted |