Where does “poynant” come from?
poynant (Middle English) comes from Anglo-Norman puignant.
poynant (Middle English): Alternative form of poynaunt
Definitions
- Alternative form of poynaunt
Ancestry of “poynant”, step by step
poynant traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Anglo-Norman puignant
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anglo-Norman | puignant | — |
via Old French poynaunt
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | poynaunt | — |