Where does “afinuster” come from?
afinuster (Cornish) comes from Cornish afinus, from Cornish afina, from Middle English affine.
afinuster (Cornish): cosmetic
Definitions
- cosmetic
Ancestry of “afinuster”, step by step
afinuster traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish afinus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | afinus | decorative, ornamental |
| 2 | Cornish | afina | to decorate |
| 3 | Middle English | affine | — |
via Cornish ter
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | ter | — |