Etymology of the English word blandish
the English word
blandishderived from the Old French word
blandirderived from the Latin word
blandiri (flatter, delude; fawn)
derived from the Latin word
blandus (flattering, coaxing; charming)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*mel-Date
The earliest known usage of blandish in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
blandishment,
blandished,
blandishingUsage
Word found in Modern English
