Where does “compassen” come from?
compassen (Middle English) comes from Old French compasser — to compass.
compassen (Middle English): To make a plan or scheme; especially with secrecy...
Definitions
- To make a plan or scheme; especially with secrecy...
Ancestry of “compassen”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | compasser | to compass |