Where does “tofsmes” come from?
tofsmes (Swedish) comes from Swedish mes — a tit genus Parus, a small bird.
tofsmes (Swedish): European crested tit, Lophophanes cristatus
Definitions
- European crested tit, Lophophanes cristatus
Ancestry of “tofsmes”, step by step
tofsmes traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish mes
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | mes | a tit genus Parus, a small bird |
via Swedish tofs
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | tofs | tuft; tassel |