Where does “betrayeth” come from?
betrayeth (English) comes from English betray, from Middle English betrayen.
betrayeth (English): third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “betrayeth”, step by step
betrayeth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English betray
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | betray | To deliver into the hands of an enemy by... |
| 2 | Middle English | betrayen | — |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |