Where does “törkes” come from?
törkes (Westrobothnian) comes from Old Norse þurka — drought, dryness; towel; to dry, make dry.
törkes (Westrobothnian): To dry
Definitions
- To dry
Ancestry of “törkes”, step by step
törkes traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old Norse þurka
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | þurka | drought, dryness; towel; to dry, make dry |
via Old Norse þorka
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | þorka | — |