Where does “groggvirke” come from?
groggvirke (Swedish) comes from Swedish grogg, from English grog, from Latin crocum, from Ancient Greek κρόκος — saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk.
groggvirke (Swedish): a mixer (for making grogg)
Definitions
- a mixer (for making grogg)
Ancestry of “groggvirke”, step by step
groggvirke traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish grogg
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | grogg | highball, mixed drink alcoholic beverage made by mixing a spirit (or more rarely several) with soft drink, juice, or the like ( |
| 2 | English | grog | An alcoholic beverage made with rum and water,... |
| 3 | Latin | crocum | Alternative form of crocus; saffron |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | κρόκος | saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk |
via Swedish virke
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | virke | wood cut into boards or planks, to be used in... |