What language does debt come from?

The word "debt" comes from the Old French word "dette," which itself comes from the Latin word "debitum," meaning "something owed."

The Latin "debitum" is the past participle of "debere," meaning "to owe," which is related to the English word "due."

So, the journey of the word "debt" is:

* Latin: *debitum* (something owed)

* Old French: *dette* (debt)

* English: *debt*