Where does “chide” come from?
Chide derives from Middle English chiden, from Old English ċīdan, of uncertain origin.
chide (English): To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily; To...
Definitions
- To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily; To...
Ancestry of “chide”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | ċīdan | to chide, reprove, rebuke; blame, contend,... |