Where does “offender” come from?
Offender comes from Anglo-Norman offendour, a person who commits an offense or wrongdoing.
offender (English): One who gives or causes offense, or does...
Definitions
- One who gives or causes offense, or does...
Ancestry of “offender”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anglo-Norman | offendour | offender |