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Etymology of the English word lawful

the English word lawful
derived from the English word law
derived from the Norse root *lagu
derived from the Old Norse word lag
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *legh- (to lie, to lay)
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *lagan
derived from the Old Norse word lög
derived from the Old Norse word lag
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *legh- (to lie, to lay)
using the English suffix -ful

Derivations in English

unlawful

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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