Where does “patronisingly” come from?
patronisingly (English) comes from English patronising, from English patronise, from English patron, from Middle English patroun, from Old French patron, from Latin patrōnus, from Latin pater, from Proto-Italic patēr — to protect; to shepherd.
patronisingly (English): Alternative spelling of patronizingly
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of patronizingly
Ancestry of “patronisingly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | patronising | Alternative spelling of patronizing; present... |
| 2 | English | patronise | Alternative form of patronize |
| 3 | English | patron | One who protects or supports; a defender or... |
| 4 | Middle English | patroun | A ruler, leader or boss; a man who is in charge... |
| 5 | Old French | patron | model; patron, protector |
| 6 | Latin | patrōnus | a protector, patron |
| 7 | Latin | pater | father; head of household; parent |
| 8 | Proto-Italic | patēr | father |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | ph₂tḗr | father |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | peh₂- | to protect; to shepherd |