Where does “rioteth” come from?
rioteth (English) comes from English riot, from Middle English riot, from Old French riote, from Latin rugiō, from Proto-Indo-European h₁rewg- — to belch; to roar.
rioteth (English): third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “rioteth”, step by step
rioteth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English riot
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | riot | Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult;... |
| 2 | Middle English | riot | debauched living, dissipation |
| 3 | Old French | riote | quarrel; debate |
| 4 | Latin | rugiō | to roar, bellow; rumble |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁rewg- | to belch; to roar |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |