Where does “yessiree” come from?
yessiree (English) comes from English yes, from Middle English yes, from Old English ġīese — "yes"; literally, "so be it".
yessiree (English): "A more enthusiastic way of saying yes."
Definitions
- "A more enthusiastic way of saying yes."
Ancestry of “yessiree”, step by step
yessiree traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English yes
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | yes | Used to show agreement or acceptance; Used to... |
| 2 | Middle English | yes | Alternative form of is; plural of ye; Alternative... |
| 3 | Old English | ġīese | "yes"; literally, "so be it" |
via English siree
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | siree | Sir |