Wednesday, April 06, 2005
word essay-pretty-Lauren
The word “pretty” started out with different spellings and different meanings and it is now down to one spelling and three different meanings. Some of the old spellings of pretty included: prati, praty, prayty, preatie, perty, putty, and there are many more. In Old English, pretty meant cunning, crafty, artful, wily, or astute. It has changed a lot over the course of the year and now it means attractive, very, or fairly. “Pretty” is a very common word used daily by people. It can be used formally or informally. “Pretty” started out in Old English and has continued through out the years with different meanings; it is now extremely widespread and can be used in many different settings.
“Pretty” has changed meanings from the time of Old English to the 15th century to the present.