Where does “theft” come from?
theft (Middle English) comes from Old English þīefþ — theft.
theft (Middle English): Theft, stealing, robbery; Financial fraud; the...
Definitions
- Theft, stealing, robbery; Financial fraud; the...
Ancestry of “theft”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | þīefþ | theft |