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Where does “desonesto” come from?

desonesto (Portuguese) comes from Portuguese honesto, from Old Portuguese onesto, from Latin honestus, from Latin honor, from Old Latin honos — Alternative form of honor.

desonesto (Portuguese): Not honest; dodgy; dishonest

Definitions

  1. Not honest; dodgy; dishonest

Ancestry of “desonesto”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Portuguesehonestohonest
2Old Portugueseonesto—
3LatinhonestusFull of or regarded with honor/honour;...
4Latinhonorhonor, esteem, dignity, reputation, office
5Old LatinhonosAlternative form of honor
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