Where does “festally” come from?
festally (English) comes from English festal, from Middle French festal, from Latin festum, from Latin fēstus, from Proto-Italic fēstos.
festally (English): in a festal or festive manner
Definitions
- in a festal or festive manner
Ancestry of “festally”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | festal | festive, relating to a festival or feast |
| 2 | Middle French | festal | — |
| 3 | Latin | festum | a holiday, festival; a banquet, feast |
| 4 | Latin | fēstus | — |
| 5 | Proto-Italic | fēstos | — |