Where does “forfeiteth” come from?
forfeiteth (English) comes from English forfeit, from Middle English forfait, from Old French forfait — crime.
forfeiteth (English): Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “forfeiteth”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | forfeit | A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor; A... |
| 2 | Middle English | forfait | crime; penalty |
| 3 | Old French | forfait | crime |