Where does “supportress” come from?
supportress (English) comes from English supporter, from English support, from Middle English support, from Middle French support.
supportress (English): A female supporter
Ancestry of “supportress”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | supporter | A person who gives support to someone or... |
| 2 | English | support | To keep from falling; To answer questions and... |
| 3 | Middle English | support | — |
| 4 | Middle French | support | — |