humaigne (Middle English)
Where does "humaigne" come from?
The Middle English form 'humaigne' serves as a direct spelling variation of 'humayne'. This term tracks back from the Latin 'humanus' which describes qualities belonging to a human being. Over time, the word evolved through Old French before entering English to denote the character or nature typical of mankind.
Full etymology tree
- humaigne (Middle English), 'alternative form of humayne'
- derived humain (Middle English), 'alternative form of humayne'
- borrowed humain (Old French)
- inherited hūmānus (Latin), 'human (of man, people)'
- derived *dʰǵʰem- (Proto-Indo-European)
- inherited hūmānus (Latin), 'human (of man, people)'
- borrowed humain (Old French)
- derived humain (Middle English), 'alternative form of humayne'
Updated July 2026
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