Where does “boldness” come from?
Boldness derives from Middle English boldnesse, which combined the adjective bold with the suffix -ness to form an abstract noun.
boldness (English): The state of being bold; courage;...
Definitions
- The state of being bold; courage;...
Ancestry of “boldness”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | boldnesse | — |