Faithful
/ˈfeɪθ.fəl/noun
Staying loyal and true to a person, cause, or belief.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'faithful' was not just about loyalty; it also held connotations of being bound by oaths, often invoking divine power in one's commitments.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰeydʰ-
“to trust, to confide, to be confident.”
Old English
Old English
fæġe
“true, loyal, or faithful.”
Middle English
Middle English
feithful
“full of faith or trust.”
14th Century
Middle English
feithful
“loyalty in a spiritual or moral sense.”
Modern English
English
faithful
“characterized by steadfast loyalty and allegiance.”