Where does “forfeit” come from?
Forfeit comes from Middle English forfait, from Old French forfait, meaning a penalty or fine for breaking an agreement.
forfeit (English): A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor; A...
Definitions
- A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor; A...
Ancestry of “forfeit”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | forfait | crime; penalty |
| 2 | Old French | forfait | crime |
Words derived from “forfeit”