Where does “bewaileth” come from?
bewaileth (English) comes from English bewail, from Middle English bewailen.
bewaileth (English): third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “bewaileth”, step by step
bewaileth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English bewail
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bewail | To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for |
| 2 | Middle English | bewailen | — |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |