Where does “besy” come from?
besy (Middle English) comes from Middle English bisy, from Old English bisiġ, from Proto-West Germanic bisīg — zealous; diligent; busy; eident.
besy (Middle English): Alternative form of bisy
Ancestry of “besy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bisy | Engaged in activity; preoccupied; Having a strong... |
| 2 | Old English | bisiġ | busy, occupied, diligent |
| 3 | Proto-West Germanic | bisīg | zealous; diligent; busy; eident |