Where does “unfrill” come from?
unfrill (English) comes from English frill, from Old French friller.
unfrill (English): To remove a frill or frills from
Definitions
- To remove a frill or frills from
Ancestry of “unfrill”, step by step
unfrill traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English frill
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | frill | A strip of pleated fabric or paper used as... |
| 2 | Old French | friller | — |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |