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Etymology of the English word boiling

the English word boiling
derived from the English word boil
derived from the Old French word boillir
derived from the Late Latin word bullire (bubble, boil; make bubbles)
derived from the Latin word bulla (a bubble; Papal bull; Papal document; stamped lead seal of Papal document; bubble; boss, knob)
using the English suffix -ing

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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