Where does “bemoan” come from?
Bemoan comes from Middle English bemenen, from Old English bemǣnan, meaning to complain or lament.
bemoan (English): To moan or complain about; To be dismayed or...
Definitions
- To moan or complain about; To be dismayed or...
Ancestry of “bemoan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bemenen | — |
| 2 | Old English | bemǣnan | to bemoan, bewail, lament |
Words derived from “bemoan”