Where does “degradement” come from?
degradement (English) comes from English degrade, from Middle French dégrader.
degradement (English): Deprivation of rank or office; degradation
Definitions
- Deprivation of rank or office; degradation
Ancestry of “degradement”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | degrade | To lower in value or social position; To reduce... |
| 2 | Middle French | dégrader | — |