Where does “overnyght” come from?
overnyght (Middle English) comes from Old English ofer niht — overnight.
Ancestry of “overnyght”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | ofer niht | overnight |
overnyght (Middle English) comes from Old English ofer niht — overnight.
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | ofer niht | overnight |