Where does “maxiskirt” come from?
maxiskirt (English) comes from English skirt, from Middle English skyrte, from Old Norse skyrta, from Proto-Germanic skurtijǭ — skirt, apron.
maxiskirt (English): A skirt whose hemline descends to the ankles
Definitions
- A skirt whose hemline descends to the ankles
Ancestry of “maxiskirt”, step by step
maxiskirt traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English skirt
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | skirt | An article of clothing, usually worn by women and... |
| 2 | Middle English | skyrte | The lower half of a robe, overcoat, or vest; The... |
| 3 | Old Norse | skyrta | shirt |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | skurtijǭ | skirt, apron |
via English maxi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | maxi | having a hemline at ankle length; a coat or skirt... |
| 2 | English | maximum | The highest limit; The greatest value of a set or... |
| 3 | Latin | Maximus | the greatest |
| 4 | Proto-Italic | *magisVmos | — |