Where does “unfrumpy” come from?
unfrumpy (English) comes from English frumpy, from Middle English frumple, from Middle Dutch verrompelen.
unfrumpy (English): Not frumpy
Ancestry of “unfrumpy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | frumpy | Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable; Bad-tempered |
| 2 | Middle English | frumple | wrinkle |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | verrompelen | — |