English word inquiry comes from Old French en- (En- (in; into). En- (intensifier).), Old French querre (To seek; to search for.), Latin quaero
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| en- | Old French (fro) | En- (in; into). En- (intensifier). |
| querre | Old French (fro) | To seek; to search for. |
| quaero | Latin (lat) | I ask, question, inquire.. I desire, require, want. I miss, lack. I seek, look for. I strive for; endeavor; seek to obtain. |
| inquirere | Latin (lat) | |
| enquerre | Old French (fro) | To ask; to demand; to inquire. |
| enquery | Middle English (enm) | |
| inquiry | English (en) | Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation. The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning. |