Where does “arrearage” come from?
arrearage (English) comes from Middle English arrerage, from Old French arierage — detriment, legal prejudice.
arrearage (English): The condition of being in arrears; An item that...
Definitions
- The condition of being in arrears; An item that...
Ancestry of “arrearage”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | arrerage | — |
| 2 | Old French | arierage | detriment, legal prejudice |