myEtymology.com: French etymology of miserable

Etymology of the French word miserable

the Old French word miserable

derived from the Latin word miserabilis (wretched, miserable, pitiable)

derived from the Latin word miserari (pity, feel sorry for; view with compassion)

derived from the Latin word miser (poor, miserable, wretched; wretched people)

Word found in Old French