Where does “elope” come from?
Elope comes from Anglo-Norman aloper, a verb of unknown original meaning that entered English to describe running away, especially to marry without permission.
elope (English): To run away from home with a paramour; To run...
Definitions
- To run away from home with a paramour; To run...
Ancestry of “elope”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Anglo-Norman | aloper | to abduct, run away |
Words derived from “elope”