Where does “ancestry” come from?
Ancestry comes from Middle English auncestrie, from Old French ancesserie, meaning the line of one's ancestors.
ancestry (English): Condition as to ancestors; ancestral lineage;...
Definitions
- Condition as to ancestors; ancestral lineage;...
Ancestry of “ancestry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | auncestrie | The lineage or descent of a person; ancestry |
| 2 | Old French | ancesserie | — |