perish etymology

Etymology:

• Old French: perir
• Latin: perire, from per- (meaning "completely") + ire (meaning "to go")

Meaning:

• To die, especially in a sudden or violent manner
• To deteriorate or become ruined

Origin:

• The word "perish" originated in the Latin verb "perire," which meant "to go through, to destroy, to die."
• In Old French, the word became "perir," which could refer both to physical death and to the destruction of property or reputation.
• The English word "perish" entered the language in the early 12th century and has been used in both literary and everyday speech ever since.

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