Where does “bachelry” come from?
bachelry (English) comes from Middle English bachelrie, from Old French bachelerie.
bachelry (English): The body of young aspirants for knighthood
Definitions
- The body of young aspirants for knighthood
Ancestry of “bachelry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bachelrie | a group of knights or squires; chivalry;... |
| 2 | Old French | bachelerie | — |