Etymology of the English word carry
the English word
carryderived from the North French word
carierderived from the North French word
carrederived from the French word
carrerderived from the Latin word
quadrare (square up, make square, suitable)
derived from the French word
cariederived from the Latin word
caries (rot, rottenness, corruption)
Date
The earliest known usage of carry in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
carrycot,
carrier,
carryforward,
carryback,
carryall,
miscarry,
carried,
carryingUsage
Word found in Modern English
