Where does “protectionary” come from?
protectionary (English) comes from English ary, from English e'er, from English ever, from Middle English ever, from Old English ǣfre.
protectionary (English): Serving to protect; protective
Definitions
- Serving to protect; protective
Ancestry of “protectionary”, step by step
protectionary traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ary
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ary | any |
| 2 | English | e'er | Contraction of ever |
| 3 | English | ever | Always, frequently, forever; Continuously,... |
| 4 | Middle English | ever | ever |
| 5 | Old English | ǣfre | — |
via English protection
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | protection | The process of keeping safe; The state of being... |