Where does “treacherous” come from?
Treacherous comes from Old French trecheros, which developed from a root meaning to deceive or betray.
treacherous (English): Exhibiting treachery; Deceitful; inclined to...
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- Exhibiting treachery; Deceitful; inclined to...
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