Where does “needy” come from?
Needy derives from Middle English nedy, from Old English nēdiġ, from Proto-Germanic naudigaz, meaning characterized by or full of need.
needy (English): In need; poor; Desiring constant affirmation;...
Definitions
- In need; poor; Desiring constant affirmation;...
Ancestry of “needy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | nedy | — |
| 2 | Old English | nēdiġ | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | naudigaz | of need, forced, compelled |
Words derived from “needy”