Where does “chastening” come from?
Chastening comes from Middle English chastien, from Old French chastier, from Latin castigo meaning to correct or punish, ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- meaning to drive or lead.
chastening (English): present participle of chasten; The act by which...
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- present participle of chasten; The act by which...
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