Where does “pocketys” come from?
pocketys (Cornish) comes from Cornish pocket, from English pocket, from Middle English pocket, from Anglo-Norman fro.
Ancestry of “pocketys”, step by step
pocketys traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish pocket
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | ||
| 2 | English | A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for... | |
| 3 | Middle English | bag, sack | |
| 4 | Anglo-Norman | fro | — |
via Cornish ys
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | ys | corn |