Where does “infestation” come from?
Infestation comes from Middle French infestation, derived from Late Latin infestatio, meaning harassment or molestation.
infestation (English): The presence of a large number of pest organisms...
Definitions
- The presence of a large number of pest organisms...
Ancestry of “infestation”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | infestation | — |
| 2 | Late Latin | infestatio | — |