Where does “eensgezind” come from?
eensgezind (Dutch) comes from Dutch eens, from Middle Dutch eens, from Old Dutch ēnis.
eensgezind (Dutch): unanimous, consentient
Definitions
- unanimous, consentient
Ancestry of “eensgezind”, step by step
eensgezind traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch eens
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | eens | once, one time; sometime, at an unspecified time;... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | eens | — |
| 3 | Old Dutch | ēnis | — |
via Dutch gezind
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | gezind | inclined, of a certain disposition |