Where does “raging” come from?
Raging comes from English rage, derived from Old French rage, which developed from Latin rabies, meaning madness or fury.
raging (English): present participle of rage; Volatile, very active...
Definitions
- present participle of rage; Volatile, very active...
Ancestry of “raging”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | rage | Violent uncontrolled anger; A current fashion or... |
| 2 | Middle English | rage | — |
Words derived from “raging”