Added 9 October 2026
rightful
/ˈɹaɪtfəl/ adjective
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Origin
From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.
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