myEtymology.com: French etymology of gratuitous

Etymology of the French word gratuitous

the French word gratuitous

derived from the Latin word gratuitus (free, gratuitous; without pay)

derived from the Latin word gratis

derived from the Latin word gratia (agreeableness, charm; grace; favor, goodwill, kindness; popularity, esteem, credit)

derived from the Late Latin word gratus (pleasing, acceptable, agreeable)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷerə-

derived from the Latin word cratis (wickerwork; bundle of brush, fascine)