Where does “boikotoiminen” come from?
boikotoiminen (Finnish) comes from Finnish boikotoida, from Finnish boikotti, from English Boycott, from Middle English Boicote, from Old English Bōia cot — Bōia's cottage.
Ancestry of “boikotoiminen”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | boikotoida | To boycott |
| 2 | Finnish | boikotti | boycott |
| 3 | English | Boycott | OS grid ref SP6636 |
| 4 | Middle English | Boicote | — |
| 5 | Old English | Bōia cot | Bōia's cottage |