Where does “outcrier” come from?
outcrier (English) comes from English outcry, from English cry, from Middle English crien, from Old French crier, from Vulgar Latin critare, from Latin quirito, from Proto-Indo-European ḱwey- — to hiss, to whistle, to whisper; to shine, white,...
outcrier (English): One who cries out or proclaims; a herald or crier
Definitions
- One who cries out or proclaims; a herald or crier
Ancestry of “outcrier”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | outcry | A loud cry or uproar; A strong protest; An... |
| 2 | English | cry | To shed tears; to weep; To utter loudly; to call... |
| 3 | Middle English | crien | to shout; to cry out |
| 4 | Old French | crier | to cry out; to shout |
| 5 | Vulgar Latin | critare | — |
| 6 | Latin | quirito | I call upon for help; I scream, shriek; I protest... |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱwey- | to hiss, to whistle, to whisper; to shine, white,... |