Where does “unbeware” come from?
unbeware (English) comes from English beware, from Middle English bewar, from Middle English ben ware — to be on one's guard, be vigilant.
unbeware (English): unawares
Ancestry of “unbeware”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | beware | To use caution, pay attention to |
| 2 | Middle English | bewar | — |
| 3 | Middle English | ben ware | to be on one's guard, be vigilant |