Where does βpalaciousβ come from?
palacious (English) comes from English palace, from Middle English paleys, from Old French palais, from Latin palΔtium, from Etruscan πππππ β sky.
palacious (English): Obsolete form of palatial
Definitions
- Obsolete form of palatial
Ancestry of βpalaciousβ, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | palace | Official residence of a head of state or other... |
| 2 | Middle English | paleys | A palace; an official ornate dwelling of a high... |
| 3 | Old French | palais | palace |
| 4 | Latin | palΔtium | β |
| 5 | Etruscan | πππππ | sky |