Where does “hienostella” come from?
hienostella (Finnish) comes from Finnish hieno, from Proto-Finnic heeno.
hienostella (Finnish): to give oneself airs, to pose, to act fancy
Definitions
- to give oneself airs, to pose, to act fancy
Ancestry of “hienostella”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Finnish | hieno | fine; elegant, fancy, posh; exquisite |
| 2 | Proto-Finnic | heeno | — |
Words derived from “hienostella”