rightfully-gained
|right-ful-ly-gained|
/ˈraɪtfəli ɡeɪnd/
justly acquired
Etymology
'rightfully-gained' originates from the combination of 'rightfully,' meaning 'in accordance with justice or law,' and 'gained,' meaning 'obtained or acquired.'
'rightfully' comes from the Old English 'rihtful,' meaning 'just' or 'lawful,' and 'gained' from the Old French 'gaigner,' meaning 'to earn or win.'
Initially, 'rightfully' meant 'in a just manner,' and 'gained' meant 'obtained.' Together, they have maintained the meaning of acquiring something justly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
obtained or acquired in a manner that is just, lawful, or morally correct.
The inheritance was rightfully-gained after the legal proceedings.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 17:17