Where does “dastard” come from?
Dastard comes from Middle English dastard, which derives from Middle English dast, a word of uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.
dastard (English): A malicious coward; a dishonorable sneak; Meanly...
Definitions
- A malicious coward; a dishonorable sneak; Meanly...
Ancestry of “dastard”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | dastard | a dullard |
| 2 | Middle English | dast | — |
| 3 | Old Norse | dæstr | exhausted, breathless |
Words derived from “dastard”