Etymology
Meaning
Origin
The word "avenge" traces its roots back to the ancient Roman legal system. In Roman law, a "vindex" was a person who came to the aid of another individual who was being wronged or threatened. The vindex would intervene on the other person's behalf and seek to right the wrong that had been committed.
The word "avenge" is derived from the Latin verb "vindicare," which means "to claim as one's own" or "to recover." This verb is related to the noun "vindex," which refers to a person who comes to the aid of another individual who has been wronged or threatened.
Over time, the meaning of the word "avenge" has evolved to mean "to take vengeance for (a wrong or injury) on behalf of oneself or another." This usage of the word is first attested in the 14th century.
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