Where does “busie” come from?
busie (Middle English) comes from Old English bisiġ, from Proto-West Germanic bisīg — zealous; diligent; busy; eident.
busie (Middle English): Alternative form of bisy
Ancestry of “busie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | bisiġ | busy, occupied, diligent |
| 2 | Proto-West Germanic | bisīg | zealous; diligent; busy; eident |
Words derived from “busie”