1. Etymology of the English word crab
the English word crab
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gerbh-
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *krakojan
Derivations in English
crabbed, crabber, crabbing, crabmeat, crabeater, crabwise, crabgrassCognates
Dutch krab, French crabe, German Krabbe, Icelandic krabbi, Norwegian krabbe, Swedish krabba, Yiddish krabUsage
Word found in Modern English2. Etymology of the English word crab
derived from the English word crab
Derivations in English
crabstick, crabwoodUsage
Word found in Modern English3. Etymology of the English word crab
derived from the English word crab