Where does “Daisy” come from?
Daisy comes from Middle English daisie, from Old English dæges ēage, literally "day's eye," referring to the flower's tendency to close at night.
Daisy (English): A Girl Scout at the initial introductory level
Definitions
- A Girl Scout at the initial introductory level
Ancestry of “Daisy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | dayesye | daisy |
| 2 | Old English | dæġes ēage | daisy |