Where does “sneerful” come from?
sneerful (English) comes from English sneer — To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly,...
sneerful (English): Given to sneering; Expressing contempt
Definitions
- Given to sneering; Expressing contempt
Ancestry of “sneerful”, step by step
sneerful traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English sneer
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sneer | To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly,... |
via English ful
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ful | — |