Where does “chasten” come from?
Chasten comes from Middle English chastien, from Old French chastier, from Latin castigo, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- meaning to drive or move.
chasten (English): To punish ; to restrain, moderate; To make...
Definitions
- To punish ; to restrain, moderate; To make...
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