Where does “lavish” come from?
Lavish comes from Middle English lavish, likely from Old French lavasse meaning a sudden flood or downpour, though the ultimate origin remains uncertain.
lavish (English): Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse;...
Definitions
- Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse;...
Ancestry of “lavish”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | laves | — |
| 2 | Old French | lavasse | torrent of rain |
Words derived from “lavish”