Etymology of the English word sequestrate
the English word
sequestratederived from the Late Latin word
sequestrare (sequestrate, place, surrender into hands of trustee)
derived from the New Latin word
sequestrumderived from the Latin word
sequester (depositary, third party to hold disputed property; go-between)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*sekĘ·-Date
The earliest known usage of sequestrate in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
sequestrated,
sequestratingUsage
Word found in Modern English
