Where does “plaïse” come from?
plaïse (Old French) comes from Latin placeō — to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit in a mental rather than a sensual way.
Ancestry of “plaïse”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | placeō | to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit in a mental rather than a sensual way |