English

Williamite

From William + -ite.

Formed from William + -ite

Proto-Germanic *Wiljahelmaz

Old High German Willahelm

Anglo-Norman Willame

Middle English William

Today it means

noun A follower of William III of England who deposed James II in the Glorious Revolution.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Williamite