Where does “proper” come from?
proper (Anglo-Norman) comes from Latin proprius — own, individual; special, particular,...
proper (Anglo-Norman): Alternative form of propre
Definitions
- Alternative form of propre
Ancestry of “proper”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | proprius | own, individual; special, particular,... |