Where does “softener” come from?
Softener is a Middle English agent noun formed from the verb soft, meaning one that makes something soft or more soft.
softener (English): One who, or that which, softens
Definitions
- One who, or that which, softens
Ancestry of “softener”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | softener | — |