Where does “undainty” come from?
undainty (English) comes from English dainty, from Middle English deynte, from Old French deintié, from Latin dignitatem — accusative singular of dignitās.
undainty (English): Not dainty
Ancestry of “undainty”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | dainty | A delicacy; Esteem, honour; A fancy cookie,... |
| 2 | Middle English | deynte | — |
| 3 | Old French | deintié | — |
| 4 | Latin | dignitatem | accusative singular of dignitās |