Etymology of the English word bestial
the English word
bestialderived from the Old French word
bestialderived from the Late Latin word
bestialis (bestial, like a beast; fierce)
derived from the Late Latin word
bestia (beast, animal, creature)
Date
The earliest known usage of bestial in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
bestializeUsage
Word found in Modern English
