Where does “patterning” come from?
patterning (English) comes from English pattern, from English patten, from English paterne, from Middle English patron, from Old French patron, from Latin patrōnus, from Latin pater, from Proto-Italic patēr — to protect; to shepherd.
patterning (English): present participle of pattern; a pattern
Definitions
- present participle of pattern; a pattern
Ancestry of “patterning”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | pattern | Model, example; A design, motif or decoration,... |
| 2 | English | patten | Any of various types of footwear with thick... |
| 3 | English | paterne | — |
| 4 | Middle English | patron | Alternative form of patroun; patron; example |
| 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 |