Where does “cheery” come from?
Cheery comes from Middle English cheri, from Anglo-Norman cheri, with uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.
cheery (English): In a good mood, happy, cheerful
Definitions
- In a good mood, happy, cheerful
Ancestry of “cheery”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | cheri | cherry; cherry tree |
| 2 | Anglo-Norman | cheri | — |
Words derived from “cheery”