Where does “despotess” come from?
despotess (English) comes from English despot, from Middle French despote, from Old French despote, from Medieval Latin despota, from Ancient Greek δεσπότης, from Proto-Hellenic *déspotis.
despotess (English): A female despot; The wife of a despot
Definitions
- A female despot; The wife of a despot
Ancestry of “despotess”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | despot | A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant; A title... |
| 2 | Middle French | despote | — |
| 3 | Old French | despote | — |
| 4 | Medieval Latin | despota | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | δεσπότης | master, lord; ruler, despot; generally: owner |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | *déspotis | — |