Where does “coistril” come from?
coistril (English) comes from Old French coustillier, from Old French ier, from Latin herī, from Latin here, from Proto-Italic hezī, from Proto-Indo-European dʰǵʰyési, from Proto-Indo-European dʰǵʰyes-, from Proto-Indo-European dʰeǵʰ- — day.
coistril (English): An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire...
Definitions
- An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire...