Where does “pocketys ayr” come from?
pocketys ayr (Cornish) comes from Cornish pocketys, from Cornish pocket, from English pocket, from Middle English pocket, from Anglo-Norman fro.
Ancestry of “pocketys ayr”, step by step
pocketys ayr traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish pocketys
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | pocketys | — |
| 2 | Cornish | ||
| 3 | English | A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for... | |
| 4 | Middle English | bag, sack | |
| 5 | Anglo-Norman | fro | — |
via Cornish ayr
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | ayr | air |