Where does “wilnot” come from?
wilnot (Middle English) comes from Middle English will not.
Ancestry of “wilnot”, step by step
wilnot traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English will not
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | will not | — |
via Middle English wil not
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | wil not | — |
via Middle English wyll not
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | wyll not | — |