English word handsome comes from Middle English (1100-1500) hondsom
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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hondsom | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
handsome | English (en) | (obsolete, said of things and people) Dexterous; skillful.. (of a man) Visually attractive; pleasant looking.. (of a woman) Striking, impressive and elegantly proportioned, though not typically beautiful.. Ample; moderately large.. Generous or noble in character.. Having a good appearance.. Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; appropriate. (transitive, obsolete) To [...] |