Where does “overcharging” come from?
overcharging (English) comes from English overcharge, from Middle English overchargen.
overcharging (English): The act or process of charging excessively;...
Definitions
- The act or process of charging excessively;...
Ancestry of “overcharging”, step by step
overcharging traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English overcharge
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | overcharge | To charge more money than the correct amount or... |
| 2 | Middle English | overchargen | — |
via Middle English overcharging
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | overcharging | — |