Where does “harlequinism” come from?
harlequinism (English) comes from English ism, from English -ism, from Latin -ismus, from Ancient Greek -ισμός, from Ancient Greek -μός, from Proto-Indo-European -mós — Creates action/result nouns from verb stems.
harlequinism (English): The antics of a harlequin or pantomime fool; clownery
Definitions
- The antics of a harlequin or pantomime fool; clownery
Ancestry of “harlequinism”, step by step
harlequinism traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ism
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ism | An ideology, system of thought, or practice that... |
| 2 | English | -ism | Used to form nouns of action or process or result... |
| 3 | Latin | -ismus | -ism |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -ισμός | Forms abstract nouns |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | -μός | Forms abstract nouns |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | -mós | Creates action/result nouns from verb stems |
via English harlequin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | harlequin | A pantomime fool, typically dressed in checkered... |
| 2 | English | Harlicken | — |
| 3 | Middle French | Harlequin | — |
| 4 | Old French | Harlequin | — |
| 5 | Old English | Herla Cyning | {{w|King Herla}} |