Where does “mains” come from?
mains (Norman) comes from Latin minus, from Proto-Italic minos.
mains (Norman): minus sign
Ancestry of “mains”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | minus | nominative neuter singular of minor; accusative... |
| 2 | Proto-Italic | minos | — |