English word defiant comes from Latin dis-, Latin fidus, French fier ((reflexive) to trust (à), to rely on (à).), Middle French deffier (To defy.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dis- | Latin (lat) | Asunder, apart, in two. Reversal, removal. Utterly, exceedingly. |
| fidus | Latin (lat) | Certain, safe. Loyal, faithful. Steadfast. Trusty, trustworthy, credible. |
| fier | French (fr) | (reflexive) to trust (à), to rely on (à). |
| deffier | Middle French (frm) | To defy. |
| *disfidare | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| desfier | Old French (fro) | To defy. |
| défier | French (fr) | (transitive) to defy, challenge. |
| défiant | French (fr) | Mistrustful. |
| defiant | English (en) | Boldly resisting opposition.. Defying. |