English word pregnant comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) preindre
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| preindre | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| prenant | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| preignant | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| pregnant | English (en) | (comparable) Having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.. (mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.. (now, poetic) Fertile, prolific (usually of soil, ground etc.).. (obsolete) Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.. Expecting a baby together. A pregnant woman. |