rudderstock en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁reh₁- Proto-Indo-European *h₁roh₁-(ye-)-tider. Proto-Germanic *rōaną Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Germanic *-þrą Proto-Germanic *rōþrą Proto-West Germanic *rōþr Old English rōþor Middle English rother English rudder Proto-Indo-European *(s)teyg- Proto-Germanic *stikanąder. Proto-Germanic *stukkaz Proto-West Germanic *stokk Old English stocc Middle English stok English stock English rudderstock From rudder + stock.
Meanings
- The axle connected to the rudder.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rudderstocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |