Where does “filly” come from?
Filly comes from Old Norse fylja, a word of uncertain ultimate origin whose meaning is not documented in surviving sources.
filly (English): A young female horse; A young attractive female
Definitions
- A young female horse; A young attractive female
Ancestry of “filly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | fylja | a filly |