'investor' originates from the Latin word 'investire,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'vestire' meant 'to clothe.'

'investire' transformed into the French word 'investir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'investor' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to clothe or dress,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to allocate capital for future returns.'