Where does “unpleasantry” come from?
unpleasantry (English) comes from English pleasantry, from English pleasant, from Middle English plesaunte, from Old French plaisant, from Old French plaire, from Latin placēre.
unpleasantry (English): That which is unpleasant; An unpleasant remark,...
Definitions
- That which is unpleasant; An unpleasant remark,...
Ancestry of “unpleasantry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pleasantry | A casual, courteous remark; A playful remark; a... |
| 2 | English | pleasant | Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner; Facetious,... |
| 3 | Middle English | plesaunte | — |
| 4 | Old French | plaisant | present participle of plaire; pleasant; nice;... |
| 5 | Old French | plaire | alternative infinitive of plaisir; to please |
| 6 | Latin | placēre | — |