Where does “governaunce” come from?
governaunce (English) comes from English governance, from Middle English governaunce, from Old French gouvernance.
governaunce (English): Obsolete form of governance
Definitions
- Obsolete form of governance
Ancestry of “governaunce”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | governance | The process, or the power, of governing;... |
| 2 | Middle English | governaunce | Control, direction, or leadership; the holding of... |
| 3 | Old French | gouvernance | — |