Where does “semismooth” come from?
semismooth (English) comes from English smooth, from Middle English smethe, from Old English smōþ, from Proto-Germanic smanþiz — flat, smooth, soft.
semismooth (English): Partially smooth
Ancestry of “semismooth”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | smooth | Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough;... |
| 2 | Middle English | smethe | — |
| 3 | Old English | smōþ | smooth, serene, calm, unruffled |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | smanþiz | flat, smooth, soft |
Words derived from “semismooth”