Where does “riot” come from?
Riot comes from Middle English riot, from Old French riote, from Old French rioter, of unknown origin.
riot (English): Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult;...
Definitions
- Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult;...
Ancestry of “riot”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | riot | debauched living, dissipation |
| 2 | Old French | riote | quarrel; debate |
| 3 | Latin | rugiō | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁rewg- | to belch; to roar |
Words derived from “riot”