Where does “testamentary” come from?
Testamentary derives from Latin testamentarius, meaning of or relating to a will or testament.
testamentary (English): of or pertaining to a will or testament
Definitions
- of or pertaining to a will or testament
Ancestry of “testamentary”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | testamentarie | — |
| 2 | Latin | testamentarius | of or belonging to wills |