Where does “moreover” come from?
Moreover derives from Middle English mooreover, a compound of more and over with a meaning now lost to us.
moreover (English): In addition to what has been said; furthermore;...
Definitions
- In addition to what has been said; furthermore;...
Ancestry of “moreover”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | moreover | — |