Where does “yes” come from?
yes (Middle English) comes from Old English ġīese — "yes"; literally, "so be it".
yes (Middle English): Alternative form of is; plural of ye; Alternative...
Definitions
- Alternative form of is; plural of ye; Alternative...
Ancestry of “yes”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | ġīese | "yes"; literally, "so be it" |