Where does “deceiver” come from?
Deceiver comes from English deceive, which derives from Old French -er and Latin -are verbal endings, ultimately tracing to Proto-Indo-European keh₂p- meaning to seize or take.
deceiver (English): A person who lies or deceives; Another name for...
Definitions
- A person who lies or deceives; Another name for...
Ancestry of “deceiver”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | deceyvour | A deceiver or defrauder; someone or rarely something that deceives |