Etymology

prowl

P3R1O1W4L1

Today it means: To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty. Full definition →

Middle English prollen
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromprollen
  2. English todayprowl

From Middle English prollen, of unknown origin.

Words from the same roots

Middle Englishprollen all →

prole

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