Where does “unforfeitable” come from?
unforfeitable (English) comes from English forfeitable, from Middle English forfeitable.
unforfeitable (English): Not forfeitable
Definitions
- Not forfeitable
Ancestry of “unforfeitable”, step by step
unforfeitable traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English forfeitable
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | forfeitable | Liable to be forfeited |
| 2 | Middle English | forfeitable | — |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |