Where does “forevermore” come from?
forevermore (English) comes from English forever, from Middle English for ever.
forevermore (English): At any or all times in the future; forever
Definitions
- At any or all times in the future; forever
Ancestry of “forevermore”, step by step
forevermore traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English forever
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | forever | For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime;... |
| 2 | Middle English | for ever | — |
via English evermore
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | evermore | Always; forever; eternally; At any time in the... |