Where does “dancy” come from?
dancy (English) comes from English dance, from Middle English dauncen, from Anglo-Norman dauncer.
dancy (English): Suitable for dancing to; Alternative form of...
Definitions
- Suitable for dancing to; Alternative form of...
Ancestry of “dancy”, step by step
dancy traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English dance
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dance | A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually... |
| 2 | Middle English | dauncen | To dance, be in a dance; To move about in a rapid... |
| 3 | Anglo-Norman | dauncer | — |
via French danché
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | danché | — |