1. Etymology of the English word bull
the English word bull
derived from the Old word Norse boli
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *bulon
Derivations in English
bullbaiting, bullbucker, bulldog, bullfight, bullfighter, bullhorn, bullish, bullneck, bullnose, bullring, bullshot, bullboat, bullbrier, bullhead, bullwhacker, bullwhip, bullheaded, bullock, bulldose, bull-mastiff, pit-bullCognates
Dutch buldog, Dutch bul, French bouledogue, German Bulldogge, Icelandic boli, Icelandic bulla, Norwegian bulldogg, Norwegian bulle, Swedish bulldogg, Swedish bullaUsage
Word found in Modern English2. Etymology of the English word bull
derived from the English word bull
Derivations in English
bull sessionUsage
Word found in Modern English3. Etymology of the English word bull
derived from the English word bull
derived from the Latin word bulla (a bubble; Papal bull; Papal document; stamped lead seal of Papal document; bubble; boss, knob)