'often-moved' is a compound word formed from 'often' and 'moved'. 'Often' originates from Old English 'oft', meaning 'frequently', and 'moved' comes from Latin 'movere', meaning 'to move'.

'oft' transformed into 'often' in Middle English, and 'movere' became 'move' in modern English, eventually forming the compound 'often-moved'.

Initially, 'often' meant 'frequently', and 'moved' meant 'to change position'. The compound 'often-moved' retains these meanings, indicating frequent relocation.