Where does “holsom” come from?
holsom (Middle English) comes from Old English hālsum, from Proto-Germanic hailasamaz — wholesome, sound, healthy.
holsom (Middle English): wholesome
Definitions
- wholesome
Ancestry of “holsom”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | hālsum | — |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | hailasamaz | wholesome, sound, healthy |