Where does “unmellow” come from?
unmellow (English) comes from English mellow, from Middle English melowe.
unmellow (English): Not mellow
Definitions
- Not mellow
Ancestry of “unmellow”, step by step
unmellow traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mellow
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mellow | Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a... |
| 2 | Middle English | melowe | — |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |