Faith
/feɪθ/noun
A strong belief or trust in someone or something, often without proof.
Did you know?In medieval times, the term 'faith' was intimately tied to the feudal system, representing not just belief but a binding loyalty to one's sovereign or master.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bheidh-
“to trust, confide, or persuade”
Old English
Old English
fēoð
“loyalty, belief, or trust”
Middle English
Middle English
feith
“faith, trust, or loyalty”
14th Century
Middle English
feith
“firm belief in the doctrines of a religion”
Modern English
English
faith
“trust or belief in something, often spiritual or religious in nature.”