Where does “handsome” come from?
Handsome comes from Middle English hondsom, of uncertain origin and meaning.
handsome (English): Having a good appearance; good-looking; Good,...
Definitions
- Having a good appearance; good-looking; Good,...
Ancestry of “handsome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | handsum | — |
Words derived from “handsome”