Where does “affrightment” come from?
affrightment (English) comes from English affright, from Middle English afrighten, from Old English āfyrhtan — to terrify; make afraid; to make afraid; terrify.
affrightment (English): The action of frightening or terrifying;...
Definitions
- The action of frightening or terrifying;...
Ancestry of “affrightment”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | affright | Great fear, terror, fright; To terrify, to... |
| 2 | Middle English | afrighten | — |
| 3 | Old English | āfyrhtan | to terrify; make afraid; to make afraid; terrify |