Banish
/ˈbæn.ɪʃ/noun
To expel someone from a place or community, often as a punishment.
Did you know?The word ultimately comes from the same ancient root as Old English bān, meaning a public proclamation or summons, so banishment began as an official speech-act that could strip you of protection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bha-
“to speak, announce”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*bannaną
“to proclaim, summon, command”
Old English
OE
bannan
“to summon, proclaim; later also to curse or condemn by proclamation”
Old French
OF
banir
“to proclaim publicly; outlaw, exile”
Middle English
English
banishen
“to expel, drive out, or declare someone an outlaw”
Modern English
English
banish
“to expel or send away by authority”