Where does “sugar candy” come from?
sugar candy (English) comes from Middle English suger candy, from Old French [[sucre]] [[candi]].
sugar candy (English): candy, confectionery; crystals of sucrose
Definitions
- candy, confectionery; crystals of sucrose
Ancestry of “sugar candy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | suger candy | sugar crystals |
| 2 | Old French | [[sucre]] [[candi]] | — |