Where does “pester” come from?
Pester comes from Old French empestrer, meaning to hobble or entangle a horse.
pester (English): To bother, harass, or annoy persistently; To...
Definitions
- To bother, harass, or annoy persistently; To...
Ancestry of “pester”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | empestrer | encumber |