Where does “sappiness” come from?
sappiness (English) comes from English sappy, from Middle English sappy, from Old English sæpiġ — full of sap, succulent.
sappiness (English): The property of being sappy
Definitions
- The property of being sappy
Ancestry of “sappiness”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | sappy | Excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy;... |
| 2 | Middle English | sappy | — |
| 3 | Old English | sæpiġ | full of sap, succulent |