Where does “steady” come from?
Steady derives from Middle English stede, from Old English stæþþiġ, from Old English stæþ, meaning firm or stable.
steady (English): Firm in standing or position; not tottering or...
Definitions
- Firm in standing or position; not tottering or...
Ancestry of “steady”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | stæþþiġ | — |
| 2 | Old English | stæþ | stead, bank; bank, shore |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | staþaz | — |
Words derived from “steady”