Where does “monstrous” come from?
monstrous (Middle English) comes from Old French monstrueuse, from Latin monstrosus — Alternative form of mōnstruōsus.
monstrous (Middle English): Alternative form of monstruous
Definitions
- Alternative form of monstruous
Ancestry of “monstrous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | monstrueuse | — |
| 2 | Latin | monstrosus | Alternative form of mōnstruōsus |