Where does “revere” come from?
revere (Middle English) comes from Old English rēafere — reaver; robber; spoiler.
revere (Middle English): A robber or burglar; one who steals or thieves; A...
Definitions
- A robber or burglar; one who steals or thieves; A...
Ancestry of “revere”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | rēafere | reaver; robber; spoiler |