"
my etymology.com

Etymology of the English word interfere

the English word interfere
derived from the Old French word s'entreferir
derived from the Latin word ferire (hit, strike; strike a bargain)
derived from the Old French word s'entreferer
using the Old French prefix entre-
derived from the Old French word ferir

Date

The earliest known usage of interfere in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

interferon, interference, interferential, interferogram, interferometer, interfered, interfering

Derivations in other languages

Spanish interferir

Usage

Word found in Modern English


Comments

No comments yet

Post a comment

*Name:
Email:
*Text:

Completeness rating

32 out of 100

Share and enjoy


© 2008 myetymology.com - the etymology of all words