Where does “estrange” come from?
Estrange comes from Old French estranger, derived from Latin extraneus meaning "external," formed from Latin extra meaning "outside" combined with the suffix -anus, ultimately tracing to Proto-Indo-European h₁eǵʰs meaning "outside."
estrange (English): To cause to feel less close or friendly;...
Definitions
- To cause to feel less close or friendly;...