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Etymology of the French word rectify

the Old French word rectify
derived from the Latin word rectificare (rectify, regulate, control)
derived from the Latin word facere (to make; act, take action, be active; compose, write; classify; do, make; create; make, build, construct; produce; produce by growth; bring forth)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dhē-
derived from the Latin word rectus (straight; right, proper; straight)
derived from the Latin word regere (rule, guide; manage)
using the Proto-Indo-European prefix reg- (to move in a straight line)

Derivations in other languages

English rectify

Usage

Word found in Old French



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