Where does “blue blood” come from?
blue blood (English) comes from Spanish sangre azul — blue blood.
blue blood (English): Noble or aristocratic ancestry; An aristocrat
Definitions
- Noble or aristocratic ancestry; An aristocrat
Ancestry of “blue blood”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | sangre azul | blue blood |