'punisher' originates from the Latin word 'punire,' where 'punire' meant 'to inflict a penalty.'

'punire' transformed into the Old French word 'punir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'punish,' from which 'punisher' is derived.

Initially, it meant 'to inflict a penalty,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that punishes.'