Where does “cam” come from?
cam (Welsh) comes from English Cam, from Dutch kam, from Middle Dutch kamp.
cam (Welsh): step, pace, footstep; footfall; footprint
Definitions
- step, pace, footstep; footfall; footprint
Ancestry of “cam”, step by step
cam traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English Cam
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Cam | which passes through Cambridge and joins the Great Ouse |
| 2 | Dutch | kam | A comb, utensil to groom hair, fur etc; A ridge,... |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | kamp | — |
via Middle Welsh cam
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Welsh | cam | step, pace |