Where does “riotless” come from?
riotless (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.
riotless (English): Without riots or rioting
Ancestry of “riotless”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 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 | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁rewg- | to belch; to roar |