Where does “ex-Beatle” come from?
ex-Beatle (English) comes from English ex-, from Middle English ex- — privation.
ex-Beatle (English): A former member of the Beatles
Definitions
- A former member of the Beatles
Ancestry of “ex-Beatle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ex- | out of; outside; former, but still living |
| 2 | Middle English | ex- | privation |