fiercesome en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English fierce Proto-Indo-European *sem- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *somHós Proto-Germanic *samaz Proto-Germanic *-samaz Proto-West Germanic *-sam Old English -sum Middle English -som English -some English fiercesome From fierce + -some, likely confused with or influenced by fearsome.
Meanings
- Characterised or marked by fierceness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most fiercesome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more fiercesome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |