Where does “ennuy” come from?
ennuy (Middle French) comes from Old French anui, from Old French anuier — Alternative form of enoiier; to cause problems.
ennuy (Middle French): misery
Ancestry of “ennuy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | anui | problem; issue; obstacle; misery |
| 2 | Old French | anuier | Alternative form of enoiier; to cause problems |