Where does “pesterment” come from?
pesterment (English) comes from English pester, from Old French empestrer — encumber.
pesterment (English): The act of pestering, or the state of being...
Definitions
- The act of pestering, or the state of being...
Ancestry of “pesterment”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pester | To bother, harass, or annoy persistently; To... |
| 2 | Old French | empestrer | encumber |