Where does “distain” come from?
distain (English) comes from Old French desteindre.
distain (English): To stain, discolour or tarnish; Misspelling of...
Definitions
- To stain, discolour or tarnish; Misspelling of...
Ancestry of “distain”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | desteindre | — |