Where does “uncertify” come from?
uncertify (English) comes from English certify, from Old French certefier — confirm, assure, make certain.
uncertify (English): To revoke the certification of
Definitions
- To revoke the certification of
Ancestry of “uncertify”, step by step
uncertify traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English certify
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | certify | To attest to as the truth; To authenticate or... |
| 2 | Old French | certefier | confirm, assure, make certain |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |