Where does “holey” come from?
holey (English) comes from Middle English holli — Alternative form of holy.
holey (English): having, or being full of, holes
Definitions
- having, or being full of, holes
Ancestry of “holey”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | holli | Alternative form of holy |