Where does “wilsome” come from?
wilsome (English) comes from Middle English wilsom, from Old Norse villusamr — erroneous, false.
wilsome (English): Willful; obstinate; stubborn; Loved; desirable;...
Definitions
- Willful; obstinate; stubborn; Loved; desirable;...
Ancestry of “wilsome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | wilsom | — |
| 2 | Old Norse | villusamr | erroneous, false |