English
Means
Means comes from Middle English mene ‘inferior in rank’.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500mene‘inferior in rank’
- EnglishtodayMeans
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history uncertain.
Lineage
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500mene‘inferior in rank’
- EnglishtodayMeans
Linked words
through Middle English mene ‘inferior in rank’
Today it means
name A surname.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English mene / Means