Old French
croc
‘hook’
Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old French croc.
4 English words in this record descend from Old French croc, most familiar first.
- crochet
- encroach ← encrochen ← encrochier
- crocket ← croket ← croquet ← crochet
- crotchet ← crochet ← crochet
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Etymograph / Old French croc