Where does “welfare” come from?
Welfare comes from Middle English welfare, from Old English wel faran, literally meaning "to fare well."
welfare (English): Health, safety, happiness and prosperity;...
Definitions
- Health, safety, happiness and prosperity;...
Ancestry of “welfare”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | welfare | — |
| 2 | Old English | wel faran | to fare well, get along successfully, prosper |
Words derived from “welfare”