Where does “unservile” come from?
unservile (English) comes from English servile, from Middle English servyle — Fitting for or pertaining to a servant or slave; servile.
unservile (English): Not servile
Definitions
- Not servile
Ancestry of “unservile”, step by step
unservile traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English servile
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | servile | of or pertaining to a slave; submissive or... |
| 2 | Middle English | servyle | Fitting for or pertaining to a servant or slave; servile |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |