Where does “younger” come from?
younger (English) comes from German Jünger, from Middle High German junger, from Old High German jungiro — apostle, follower, pupil.
younger (English): comparative form of young: more young; One who is...
Definitions
- comparative form of young: more young; One who is...
Ancestry of “younger”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | German | Jünger | disciple |
| 2 | Middle High German | junger | apprentice, pupil, novice |
| 3 | Old High German | jungiro | apostle, follower, pupil |