Where does “bribetaking” come from?
bribetaking (English) comes from English bribe, from Middle English bribe, from Old French briber — go begging.
bribetaking (English): The acceptance of bribes
Definitions
- The acceptance of bribes
Ancestry of “bribetaking”, step by step
bribetaking traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English bribe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bribe | Something given in exchange for influence or as... |
| 2 | Middle English | bribe | — |
| 3 | Old French | briber | go begging |
via English taking
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | taking | Alluring; attractive; Infectious; contagious; The... |