What does the word "mortgage" mean in old French?

Correct answer: Death pledge

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What people think about it: 11 Comments
LaContessa
LaContessa
Quite appropriate since mortgage payments can kill you. :-)
CageFreeDynamo50
CageFreeDynamo50
if the mortgage doesn't kill you the taxes will
RushMama2112
RushMama2112
I just read this! Just finished a book called "Etymologicon" by Mark Forsyth. about hidden connections of English words. Great book!
Player #8988878Xet
Player #8988878Xet
First, you have to have a home...
Fun guy
Fun guy
with homes in CDA costing over 1 M $ now you may die before your mortgage ends !
Dorania
Dorania
LaContessa, So true! 😅
YMCA79
YMCA79
LaContessa, 🤣😂🤣
Lisik
Lisik
RushMama2112, thanks for the hint, will find the book
Republic of China
Republic of China
LaContessa, Ah yes, lol You mean su---i----ci-----d----e? *dies*
smarty pants
smarty pants
put down the biggest down payment, you can afford. try to pay off in 15yrs or less.
#__shae__
#__shae__
LaContessa, lol so true 👍🏻