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The Etymology and Syntax of the English Language Explained and Illustrated

Note 27 — Chapter II · OF THE ARTICLE.

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“Quivis seu quilibet affirmat; quisquam, quispiam, ullus, aut negat aut interrogat,” are the words of an ancient grammarian. It is observable also, that in Latin, ullus, any, is a diminutive from unus, one; as any in English is from ane, the name of unity, as formerly used.

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