Where does “nono” come from?
nono (Venetian) comes from Latin nonnus, from Proto-Indo-European nana-.
nono (Venetian): grandfather
Definitions
- grandfather
Ancestry of “nono”, step by step
nono traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin nonnus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | nonnus | monk; tutor; old person |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | nana- | — |
via Late Latin nonnus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late Latin | nonnus | monk; old person; monk; tutor |