Where does “pitous” come from?
pitous (Middle English) comes from Old French piteus — piteous; having pity.
pitous (Middle English): pitiful; miserable; wretched
Definitions
- pitiful; miserable; wretched
Ancestry of “pitous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | piteus | piteous; having pity |
Words derived from “pitous”