Where does “fansub” come from?
fansub (English) comes from English subtitle, from English title, from Middle English title, from Old English titul, from Latin titulus — title; placard, tablet; inscription.
fansub (English): Subtitles translated by amateurs; To translate...
Definitions
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Ancestry of “fansub”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | subtitle | A heading below or after a title; Textual... |
| 2 | English | title | A prefix or suffix added to a person's name to... |
| 3 | Middle English | title | small written mark or stroke; smallest part;... |
| 4 | Old English | titul | title, heading, superscription |
| 5 | Latin | titulus | title; placard, tablet; inscription |