Where does “minx” come from?
Minx derives from Middle Low German minsk, of uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.
minx (English): A pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman; A...
Definitions
- A pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman; A...
Ancestry of “minx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Dutch | mens | human, any member of the species "Homo sapiens";... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | mensche | — |
| 3 | Old Dutch | mennisko | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | manniskaz | human |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | *mann- | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |
Words derived from “minx”