Where does “scandalsome” come from?
scandalsome (English) comes from English some, from Middle English som, from Old English sum, from Proto-West Germanic *sum, from Proto-Germanic sumaz, from Proto-Indo-European sem- — together, one.
scandalsome (English): Characterised or marked by scandal; scandalous
Definitions
- Characterised or marked by scandal; scandalous
Ancestry of “scandalsome”, step by step
scandalsome traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English some
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | some | A certain number, at least two; An indefinite... |
| 2 | Middle English | som | some |
| 3 | Old English | sum | some |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | *sum | some |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | sumaz | some (one), a certain (one) |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | sem- | together, one |
via English scandal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | scandal | An incident or event that disgraces or damages... |
| 2 | Middle French | scandale | discourse, either spoken or written, which causes... |
| 3 | Latin | scandalum | temptation; stumbling block; trap |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | σκάνδαλον | trap, snare; enticement, temptation; offense,... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | skand- | to jump, go up; to shine, to glow; bright |