Where does “pelf” come from?
Pelf comes from Old French peufre, whose origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
pelf (English): Money, riches; gain, especially when dishonestly...
Definitions
- Money, riches; gain, especially when dishonestly...
Ancestry of “pelf”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | pelf | — |
| 2 | Old French | peufre | frippery; rubbish |
Words derived from “pelf”