Where does “lissome” come from?
lissome (English) comes from English lissom, from Middle English lithsum.
lissome (English): Alternative spelling of lissom
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of lissom
Ancestry of “lissome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | lissom | Flexible and graceful in movement; lithe |
| 2 | Middle English | lithsum | — |
Words derived from “lissome”