defiant

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English word defiant comes from Latin dis-, Latin fidus, French fier ((reflexive) to trust (à), to rely on (à).), Middle French deffier (To defy.)

dis- (Latin)

Asunder, apart, in two. Reversal, removal. Utterly, exceedingly.

fidus (Latin)

Certain, safe. Loyal, faithful. Steadfast. Trusty, trustworthy, credible.

fier (French)

(reflexive) to trust (à), to rely on (à).

deffier (Middle French)

To defy.

*disfidare (Vulgar Latin)

desfier (Old French)

To defy.

défier (French)

(transitive) to defy, challenge.

défiant (French)

Mistrustful.

defiant (English)

Boldly resisting opposition.. Defying.

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