Where does “husbandry” come from?
Husbandry derives from Middle English hous-bonde, a compound of hous (house) and bonde (inhabitant or dweller), which developed the specialized sense of farm management in Middle English hus-bondri.
husbandry (English): The occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer;...
Definitions
- The occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer;...
Ancestry of “husbandry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | hus-bondri | — |
| 2 | Middle English | hous-bonde | male spouse, husband; master of a house; male... |