Etymology

riotous

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Today it means: Having the characteristics of a riot. Full definition →

Middle English riotous ← Anglo-Norman riotous
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  1. Anglo-Norman · derived fromriotous
  2. Middle English · inherited fromriotous
  3. English todayriotous

Inherited from Middle English riotous, from Anglo-Norman riotous; equivalent to riot + -ous.

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