Where does “certify” come from?
Certify comes from Old French certefier, meaning to make certain or establish as true.
certify (English): To attest to as the truth; To authenticate or...
Definitions
- To attest to as the truth; To authenticate or...
Ancestry of “certify”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | certefier | confirm, assure, make certain |