Where does “nocently” come from?
nocently (English) comes from English nocent, from Middle English nocent, from Latin nocēns, from Latin nocēre.
nocently (English): In a nocent manner; guiltily
Definitions
- In a nocent manner; guiltily
Ancestry of “nocently”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | nocent | Causing injury; harmful; guilty; not innocent;... |
| 2 | Middle English | nocent | guilty |
| 3 | Latin | nocēns | — |
| 4 | Latin | nocēre | — |